Two Surveys Suggest Most Spokane Residents Are Contemplating Exodus

Two surveys suggest most Spokane residents are contemplating exodus

SPOKANE — Two different surveys this week came to virtually the same conclusion: Two-thirds of Spokane County residents and business owners are considering a move to another state. The Association of

Spokane voters prioritize public safety, homelessness as tax concerns grow

SPOKANE, Wash. — Public safety and homelessness continue to dominate voter concerns in Spokane, but taxes and cost of living are emerging as significant priorities, according to new survey data released Tuesday. Greater Spokane Inc. published results from The Pulse voter survey conducted in April 2026. Optimism increased by 7% since fall 2025, but 68%

Spokane regional survey shows a little less worry about public safety, more about cost of living

SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County residents feel a bit better about public safety and are more worried about affordability and taxes, according to a new survey by Greater Spokane

Report: Majority of Spokane voters considering leaving region over high taxes, leadership

(The Center Square) - A majority of voters are considering leaving Spokane, citing taxes, questionable leadership and public safety issues as the reasons, according to a recent survey by Greater

Two surveys suggest most Spokane residents are contemplating an exodus

Two different surveys this week came to virtually the same conclusion: some two-thirds of Spokane-area residents area are considering a move to another state.

Greater Spokane Inc. releases new data on Spokane voter priorities

GSI says its April 2026 survey shows that cost of living and taxation are quickly climbing as front-of-mind issues for Spokane County residents.