Spokane, WA Quiet suburban
Airway Heights
West of Spokane, minutes from Fairchild and the airport.
- Downtown
- 18 min
Spokane, WA
Cheney
A college town about 20 minutes southwest of Spokane.
About Cheney
Cheney is home to Eastern Washington University, with a walkable small-town center, a mix of older and newer homes, and open country in every direction.
- Eastern Washington University
- Small-town center
- Turnbull refuge nearby
Our take
A real small town, not a suburb. Great if you work at Eastern or want acreage-adjacent prices within a half hour of Spokane.
Housing
- Common styles
- Bungalow, Rambler, Newer construction
Schools
School boundaries and ratings change often. See the schools near Cheney on GreatSchools, and confirm boundaries with the district before relying on them.