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Living in
Post Falls.
About
Life in Post Falls
The location is genuinely convenient: you're 20 miles from Spokane, straddling Interstate 90, which means reasonable commutes if you work in either direction. The median home value hovers around $477,000, and median rent is roughly $1,469, so housing costs are moderate for the region. Employment is fairly stable with an unemployment rate around 4.8 percent and a diverse job base in manufacturing, healthcare, and services.
Post Falls at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
2.1%
Broadband Internet
91.7%
of households
Population Growth
+21.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.1% foreign-born, most often from Russia
Who lives in Post Falls: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Post Falls, the largest foreign-born group is from Russia (11.4%), and 2.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.1%
of households
Married Couples
51.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
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 Post Falls
In Post Falls, rent runs 19% above the ID average, and home values are 14% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,206
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $535,301 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above ID average
Unemployment in Post Falls
Unemployment in Post Falls is 1.1 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 Post Falls Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.1 min avg
How Post Falls residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Post Falls, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Post Falls runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
168
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
737.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Post Falls 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 Post Falls, 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 Post Falls, 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
Post Falls 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
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Post Falls
Post Falls has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.4%
of residents
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Kootenai Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Coeur D'Alene
Multicare Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Spokane Valley
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.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Post Falls
Post Falls's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Post Falls (within 15 miles)
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, 72 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Post Falls
Post Falls has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (72 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Post Falls
Community Library Network - Post Falls
821 N Spokane, Post Falls
Cities Near Post Falls
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Post Falls FAQ
Is Post Falls, Idaho affordable?⌄
Post Falls's median rent is $1,469/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,183/year. Median home value is $477,400.
Is Post Falls, Idaho safe?⌄
Post Falls's violent crime rate was 168 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 737 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Post Falls, Idaho?⌄
Post Falls has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Post Falls, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Post Falls is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,469/month and median household income is $82,183/year. The median home value is $477,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Post Falls, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Post Falls is 24 minutes, which is about 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