Coeur d'Alene, ID

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.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
55,558 Population 3,293/sq mi density
$70,845 Median Income $38,872 per capita
$451,600 Home Value $587,565 Zillow
$1,328 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
509 Violent Crime/100K 3,881 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,845 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$451,600 home value, $1,328/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
509 violent crimes/100K (34% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,845
6% lower than US avg
Home Value $451,600
60% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 509/100K
34% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.5%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,328
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Coeur d'Alene Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population55,558
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density3,293/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,845
Per Capita$38,872
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$11,539M
Commute19 min

Housing

B
Home Value$451,600
Rent$1,328
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$587,565

Crime

F
Violent509/100K
Property3,881/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault373/100K
Burglary711/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI33 (Good)
Rain25.4 in/yr
Elevation2,251 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+95.6%
School Score5.43

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute19 min
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Is Coeur d'Alene a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Coeur d'Alene has a population of 55,558 with a density of 3,293 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%), with 2.6% Hispanic.

Population

55,558
Total Population
3,293
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
16.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Coeur d'Alene vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Coeur d'Alene vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Coeur d'Alene is $70,845, which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Coeur d'Alene vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,845
6% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,872
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$86,805

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,717
County GDP$11,539M

Business (County)

Restaurants482
Healthcare652
Retail635
Manufacturing273

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,301
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Coeur d'Alene is $451,600, 60% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,328 (14% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $587,565.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$451,600
60% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$587,565
Median List Price$592,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$592,000
$/Sq Ft$289
Homes Sold59
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory184

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,328
14% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,679

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$898
1 Bedroom$950
2 Bedrooms$1,173
3 Bedrooms$1,619
4 Bedrooms$1,949

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,301
23% above US avg
Effective Rate0.95%
In Coeur d'Alene, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.1% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Coeur d'Alene vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure25.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.9%
Checkup Rate70.9%
Premature Death6,562/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access79.2%
Healthcare Facilities652
Coeur d'Alene has a violent crime rate of 509 per 100,000 residents, 34% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,881 per 100,000 (98% above US avg). The murder rate is 4.3 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Coeur d'Alene vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent509.0/100K
34% above US avg
Murder4.3/100K
32% below US avg
Rape85.2/100K
Robbery46.9/100K
Assault372.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,880.6/100K
98% above US avg
Burglary711.4/100K
Theft2,868.9/100K
Vehicle Theft300.3/100K
Arson49.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Coeur d'Alene has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.4 inches
33% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²)
Population Density3,293/sq mi
Coordinates47.7035°N, 116.7939°W
County FIPS16055
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%
D 23%

Winner: Republican by 51.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.5%
9% below US avg
High School+95.6%
School Test Score5.43
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density3,293/sq mi
Total Area16.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities652
Restaurants482
Retail Stores635

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Work from Home11.4%

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