Spokane: the vibe
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The verdict
Liked · 66Commenters who've lived in Spokane mostly praise its nature, trails, and affordability, while warning about harsh winters, crime, homelessness, and high costs, leaving a cautiously positive picture.
- nature and outdoor access
- trails and lakes
- affordability versus other cities
- schools
- food and restaurants
- compact downtown
- four distinct seasons
- harsh winters
- crime and car break-ins
- homelessness and drugs
- overpriced housing
- small-town mindset
- limited nightlife
- tax misinformation
- Nature access makes Spokane worth the trade-offs for many residents.
- Winters are hard, especially for people from warm climates.
- Crime and homelessness are real concerns for newcomers.
- Affordable compared to big coastal cities, though housing has gotten pricier.
- Many former residents miss it after leaving.
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-08; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Spokane Overview | An informative introduction to Spokane, Washington
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What viewers said
“Moved from Austin, TX to Spokane last year. The city has the same issues as other cities but is so beautiful with all four seasons. Near nature, near perfect”
♥ 58 likes
“I flew in from Chicago to attend my master's graduation from Eastern Washington University in Cheney. Stayed in Spokane in one of the hotels next to the riverwalk and fell in love with the city during the three short days I was there. Now, ”
♥ 9 likes
“I'm from western Washington, and my mind is kind of blown every time I make it out east. Really feels like a different state over there.”
♥ 14 likes
“I finally visited Spokane for a day last summer and enjoyed it. It's a nice little city with a downtown that packs well above its weight.”
♥ 70 likes
“I’ve lived here now for about eight months and it’s been amazing! Spokane is a beautiful place and I hope you get to experience it”
♥ 5 likes
“I grew up in Spokane but moved to Austin when I was 12. I've got to visit 4-5 times since then and am always so impressed with nature there. The running and biking trails are hard to beat. The lakes and rivers in the area of the country are”
♥ 23 likes
“This city looks so compact yet so livable with vibrant color buildings and lively events. The water installstions and activities are definitely unique here. A seemingly cold city is actually very warm.”
♥ 28 likes
“Lived here all my life. It's in the middle of Nature and that's my fav part”
♥ 3 likes
“Just moved back to San Antonio after five years in Spokane I miss it so much and I plan on going back asap”
♥ 3 likes
“I am from Europe but Spokane looks so cozy and fun”
♥ 2 likes
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