Living in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Coeur d'Alene is home to about 58,000 people in 2025. It has grown 6.5% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (98.3 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 58,179+6.5% since 2020
- Median home value
- $483,5006.7 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,468/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $72,338median, per year
- Price level
- 98.3US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 36° / 83°lows 26° / 57°
- Average commute
- 18 min13% work from home
- State income tax
- 5.3%top rate, flat
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County: Kootenai County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 2,188 ft
Metro area: Coeur d'Alene, ID
Cost of living in Coeur d'Alene
The median home in Coeur d'Alene is worth $483,500 and the median household earns $72,338 a year, so a typical home costs about 6.7 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,468 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area at 98.3, with housing at 105.6 and goods at 96.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $73,700 here. Idaho taxes wages at a top rate of 5.3% (a flat rate). The average combined state and local sales tax in Idaho is 6.03%.
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Coeur d'Alene weather
Average highs run from 36°F in January to 83°F in July, and January nights average 26°F. It gets 25 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 27 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 120 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Coeur d'Alene
People and work
The median resident is 40.1 years old, and 31% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 60% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 18 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 40.1449th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 60%of households
- People per sq mile
- 3,44916.9 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%2% walk, 1.1% bike
- Unemployment
- 2.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 9.2%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1994median year
Who moves to Coeur d'Alene, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Seattle (King County), San Diego (San Diego County) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Phoenix (Maricopa County), Boise (Ada County) and Seattle (King County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
FEMA rating for Kootenai County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: winter weather, ice storm.
Home prices
+3.5% in a year
Up 33% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Coeur d'Alene, ID area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
78% good days
3 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Coeur d'Alene, ID area (352 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Coeur d'Alene
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Spokane Community College 27 miles
- Gonzaga University 29 miles
- Spokane Falls Community College 32 miles
- North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene
- Whitworth University 30 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Coeur d'Alene
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane International Airport GEG | 35 mi | 2,064,142 |
| Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport PUW | 67 mi | 64,580 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Coeur d'Alene
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho College | in town | 2,619 | $5,914 | 36% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Coeur d'Alene
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before April 22, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around October 6 and the first frost comes around October 18.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Coeur D'Alene, ID, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Coeur d'Alene.
Wildfire smoke in Coeur d'Alene
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Coeur d'Alene on about 85 days a year, including about 36 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Coeur d'Alene
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 23,963 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Coeur d'Alene
Downtown Coeur d'Alene is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene School District 271 | Pre-K to 12 | 9,609 | 18 | 17.6 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Post Falls School District 273 (5,779 students), Lakeland Joint School District 272 (4,568 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Coeur d'Alene's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Coeur d'Alene's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Layton, UT78% matchCompare
- Boise, ID70% matchCompare
- Troy, MI67% matchCompare
- Rochester Hills, MI66% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Coeur d'Alene
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Ski resorts near Coeur d'Alene
- Mount Spokane Ski and Snowboard Park 22 miles
- Silver Mountain 32 miles
- North-South Ski Bowl 44 miles
- Schweitzer Mountain 47 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Coeur d'Alene
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Pros
- Data Commutes are short: 18 minutes each way on average.
- Data Low natural hazard risk: FEMA rates Kootenai County relatively low overall.
Cons
- Data Homes are expensive for local pay: the median home costs 6.7 years of median household income.
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Cities near Coeur d'Alene
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Valley, WA | 21 mi | 108,405 | $382,300 | 100.3 | Compare |
| Spokane, WA | 30 mi | 230,783 | $363,500 | 100.3 | Compare |
| Missoula, MT | 142 mi | 78,903 | $473,100 | 96.4 | Compare |
| Pasco, WA | 148 mi | 82,848 | $376,300 | 100.1 | Compare |
| Kennewick, WA | 153 mi | 88,366 | $370,700 | 100.1 | Compare |
| Yakima, WA | 193 mi | 97,458 | $297,600 | 95.5 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Coeur d'Alene a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, short commutes; the trade-offs are expensive homes relative to local incomes. Compare Coeur d'Alene side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Coeur d'Alene?
The Census Bureau estimates Coeur d'Alene had 58,179 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 54,649 in April 2020 (+6.5%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Coeur d'Alene?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $73,700 in the Coeur d'Alene area. The median household here earns $72,338.
When is the best time to visit Coeur d'Alene?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to September are the most comfortable months. July averages 83°F and January 36°F for daytime highs.
What county is Coeur d'Alene in?
Coeur d'Alene is in Kootenai County, Idaho. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Coeur d'Alene in?
Coeur d'Alene is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Coeur d'Alene?
About 2,188 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Idaho have a state income tax?
Yes. Idaho has a flat income tax with a top rate of 5.3% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Coeur d'Alene. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Coeur d'Alene, ID metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Coeur D'Alene, ID station; snowfall from Bayview Model Basin, ID. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.