Four Lakes, WA

Four Lakes is a quiet rural community tucked into the pine-dotted basalt hills of Spokane County, sitting right between Spokane and Cheney. Home to around 500 people, the area gets its name from the small lakes and wetlands scattered across the landscape. It has the open feel of country living with big skies and nearby farmland, while keeping you right along Interstate 90 for quick trips across the West Plains.

Life in Four Lakes is peaceful and low-key. The community itself has just a handful of local businesses, including a neighborhood tavern and a small market, so residents head into neighboring towns for most errands. Cheney sits five minutes to the south with grocery stores, dining, and the college-town energy of Eastern Washington University. For major shopping, medical centers, or travel, downtown Spokane and Spokane International Airport are an easy fifteen-minute drive away.

Families here are served by the Cheney School District, with children attending nearby campuses like Betz Elementary, Cheney Middle School, and Cheney High School. Four Lakes offers a practical blend of space, quiet roads, and rural character, paired with an easy commute to jobs across Spokane, Fairchild Air Force Base, and the growing West Plains corridor.