Post Falls, ID
Full City Profile · Idaho · Kootenai County County
Post Falls, ID
At a Glance
How Post Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Post Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Post Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Post Falls residents earn a median household income of $73,313 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,045. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,717 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Post Falls is $425,100 , 51% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $534,582. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Post Falls reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 664/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Post Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Post Falls 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 totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.