Cheney is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The full-time resident population was 13,255 as of the 2020 census. Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney. When classes are in session at EWU, the city's population reaches approximately 17,600 people temporarily.
Pacific
Cheney
Spokane County, WA
Population
12,848
Walk Score
72 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,020
Median home value
$291,900
Founded
1883
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- City of Cheney Historic District · listed 2001
- Washington State Normal School at Cheney Historic District · listed 1992
Notable landmarks
- Cheney Interurban Depot · listed 1979
- Cheney Odd Fellows Hall · listed 1990
- Dybdall Gristmill · listed 1976
- Italian Rock Ovens · listed 1976
- Lowe, David, House · listed 1983
- Sutton Barn · listed 1975
- Turnbull Pines Rock Shelter · listed 1975
- Upper Kepple Rockshelters (45SP7) · listed 1985
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