Cheney, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Cheney, Washington Summary
Life in Cheney research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Cheney over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Cheney:
The population in Cheney is 12,743.
The median home value in Cheney is $239,500.
The median income in Cheney is $42,275.
The cost of living in Cheney is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Cheney is $956.
The unemployment rate in Cheney is 12.0%.
The poverty rate in Cheney is 34.2%.
Table Of Contents
Cheney SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Cheney, WA Crime Report
267
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,039.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.25%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cheney / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 267 | 2,039.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 198.6 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 22.9 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 99.3 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 241 | 1,840.8 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 42 | 320.8 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 178 | 1,359.6 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 160.4 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Cheney, WA Cost Of Living
104
Cheney's Overall Cost Of Living
Cheney's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Cheney | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 92 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 90 | 100 | |
Cheney, WA Photos
Rankings for Cheney in Washington
Map Of Cheney, WA
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Population over time in Cheney
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,455 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 11,962 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 11,735 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 11,479 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 11,171 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 11,014 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 10,828 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 10,631 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 10,422 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 10,283 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cheney
| Race | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.4% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.1% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 7.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Cheney
| Gender | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cheney for adults over 25
| Education | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cheney, Washington
| Income | Cheney | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 21.5% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.6% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.8% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.3% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
