Idaho · Metropolitan Area
Coeur d'Alene is a mid-size city in Idaho with a population of 55,558. Residents earn $70,845 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Coeur d'Alene receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Coeur d'Alene offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Coeur d'Alene is $70,845, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Coeur d'Alene is $451,600, making it a premium housing market at 60% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 509 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,881 per 100,000, 98% above the national average.
30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Coeur d'Alene experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,845 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,872 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,075 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,805 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 8,717 |
| County GDP | $11,539M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 652 |
| Retail | 635 |
| Manufacturing | 273 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.95% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |
| Census Median | $451,600 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $587,565 |
| Median List Price | $592,000 |
| Median List Price | $592,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $289 |
| Homes Sold | 59 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 184 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,328 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,679 |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,301 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.95% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,562/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 652 |
| Total Violent | 509.0/100K |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Murder | 4.3/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rape | 85.2/100K |
| Robbery | 46.9/100K |
| Assault | 372.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,880.6/100K |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 711.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,868.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 300.3/100K |
| Arson | 49.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.4 inches |
| 33% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7035°N, 116.7939°W |
| County FIPS | 16055 |
Winner: Republican by 51.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.5% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,293/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 652 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 635 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.4% |