Sandpoint, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bonner County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
9,244 Population 2,160/sq mi density
$67,769 Median Income $38,728 per capita
$449,500 Home Value $639,456 Zillow
$1,047 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
86 Violent Crime/100K 1,019 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,769 median income, 2.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$449,500 home value, $1,047/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandpoint, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,769
10% below
$38,728 per capita
Home Value
$449,500
59% above
Zillow: $639,456
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
10% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
1,019/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
14% above
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Sandpoint Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sandpoint's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
159%
Rent
90%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
114%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandpoint a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandpoint residents earn a median household income of $67,769 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,728. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,496 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandpoint is $449,500 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $639,456. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 30.6% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Sandpoint reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,019/100K.

Education

38.3% of adults in Sandpoint hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandpoint has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population9,244
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,160/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,769
Per Capita$38,728
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$2,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

C+
Home Value$449,500
Rent$1,047
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$639,456
Housing Units4,057
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property1,019/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,636/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,112 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute14 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Sandpoint was founded in 1898.
The median home in Sandpoint was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.