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Coeur d'Alene.
About
Life in Coeur d'Alene
If you're considering moving to Coeur d'Alene, understand that you're choosing a growing lakeside town that doubles as a tourist destination—which shapes everything from downtown energy to housing costs. That said, median home prices around $483,500 and rents near $1,468 monthly reflect the area's popularity and rapid growth, so affordability depends on your budget. Winters are real—expect 46 inches of snow and temperatures dropping below 10 degrees—but summers are dry and warm around 70 degrees.
Coeur d'Alene at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
2.5%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+6.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Coeur d'Alene: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coeur d'Alene, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (23.0%), and 1.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.5%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Coeur d'Alene
In Coeur d'Alene, rent runs 19% above the ID average, and home values are 16% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,102
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $606,227 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above ID average
Unemployment in Coeur d'Alene
Unemployment in Coeur d'Alene is 0.5 percentage points higher than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Coeur d'Alene Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.1 min avg
How Coeur d'Alene residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coeur d'Alene, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coeur d'Alene runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
234.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
683.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coeur d'Alene Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kootenai County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kootenai County, which includes Coeur d'Alene, the most common type is heavy snow, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Wildfire | $66,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Heavy Snow | $602,000 |
| 2023 | 25 | Wildfire | $52,500 |
| 2022 | 32 | Wildfire | $105,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Strong Wind | $5.2M |
| 2020 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $331,000 |
| 2019 | 27 | Heavy Snow | $6,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Heavy Snow | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kootenai County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kootenai County, which includes Coeur d'Alene, is typically good — 274 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
274
per year
Moderate Days
75
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kootenai County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coeur d'Alene has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
25.4"
Annual Snowfall
27.2"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 26°F | 3.21" |
| Feb | 41°F | 27°F | 2.11" |
| Mar | 48°F | 31°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 1.91" |
| May | 66°F | 44°F | 2.14" |
| Jun | 72°F | 51°F | 2.17" |
| Jul | 83°F | 57°F | 0.73" |
| Aug | 83°F | 56°F | 0.77" |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 0.81" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.02" |
| Nov | 44°F | 32°F | 3.34" |
| Dec | 36°F | 26°F | 3.47" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Kootenai Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6 mi away · Post Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene's student/teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Coeur d'Alene
Public · 2-year · 2,619 students · in-state tuition $3,528 · 31% graduate · median earnings $42,513 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur D`Alene Public
702 E Front Ave, Coeur D`Alene
Cities Near Coeur d'Alene
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coeur d'Alene FAQ
Is Coeur d'Alene, Idaho affordable?⌄
Coeur d'Alene's median rent is $1,468/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $72,338/year. Median home value is $483,500.
Is Coeur d'Alene, Idaho safe?⌄
Coeur d'Alene's violent crime rate was 235 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 683 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?⌄
Coeur d'Alene has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Coeur d'Alene is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,468/month and median household income is $72,338/year. The median home value is $483,500. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Coeur d'Alene is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from