Living in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Coeur d'Alene · Census data 2020–2024
Coeur d'Alene has 56,447 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $72,338 (7% lower than the Idaho median), the median home value is $483,500, the median rent is $1,468/month.
Coeur d'Alene at a glance
- Population
- 56,447
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $72,338State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $483,500State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,468/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Coeur d'Alene a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Idaho median; home values 16% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Coeur d'Alene
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Coeur d'Alene the median home value is $483,500, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,468 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,776 a month in housing costs.
Coeur d'Alene median household income
The median household income in Coeur d'Alene is $72,338 and the income per person is $39,358. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Coeur d'Alene: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,142
- Owner-occupied
- 59.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.5%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.30
Coeur d'Alene demographics
- Population
- 56,447
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 23,963
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Coeur d'Alene ›
Education in Coeur d'Alene
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Coeur d'Alene have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Coeur d'Alene
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Coeur d'Alene vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | 56,447 | $72,338 | $483,500 | $1,468 |
| Dalton Gardens | 2,496 | $80,000 | $803,600 | $856 |
| Huetter | 212 | $39,438 | $300,000 | $862 |
| Fernan Lake Village | 212 | $125,000 | $910,700 | — |
| Hayden | 16,338 | $82,958 | $494,500 | $1,733 |
| Hayden Lake | 834 | $108,750 | $792,700 | $1,933 |
| Post Falls | 43,391 | $82,183 | $477,400 | $1,469 |
| Rathdrum | 10,874 | $86,563 | $444,100 | $1,459 |
| Hauser | 932 | $74,792 | $375,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median household income in Coeur d'Alene is $72,338, 7% lower than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Coeur d'Alene?
The median home value in Coeur d'Alene is $483,500, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Coeur d'Alene?
The median gross rent in Coeur d'Alene is $1,468 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Coeur d'Alene, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Idaho median; home values 16% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Coeur d'Alene?
The median age in Coeur d'Alene is 40.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Coeur d'Alene?
The average commute to work in Coeur d'Alene is 18 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Coeur d'Alene?
The unemployment rate in Coeur d'Alene is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Coeur d'Alene?
31.2% of adults in Coeur d'Alene have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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