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Is Coeur d'Alene a Good Place to Live? Coeur d'Alene, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Coeur d'Alene ranks #408 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #191 of 524 smaller cities and #6 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (18.1 min, #52 of 524) and fast population growth (+1.4%, #79 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Coeur d'Alene by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Coeur d'Alene's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene's cost of living index is 98.3, 2% below the US level of 100 and #601 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,468/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $607,048, 27% above the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.3#601 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $607,048#945 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,861/mo#620 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $483,500#952 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,468/mo#697 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 6.7x#1124 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 24.4%#937 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Coeur d'Alene housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Coeur d'Alene is in the Coeur d'Alene, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Coeur d'Alene safe?
Coeur d'Alene recorded 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 28% below the US rate of 328 and 8% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #425 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #196 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Coeur d'Alene Police Department. Property crime runs 683 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 235#425 of 1,085 | 217 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 683#82 of 1,085 | 605 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Coeur d'Alene?
The median household in Coeur d'Alene earns $72,338, 13% below the US figure of $83,163 and 11% below Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.3%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $72,338#772 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.2%#576 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 9.2%#431 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +1.4%#173 of 1,132 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Coeur d'Alene?
The median resident of Coeur d'Alene is 40.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #746 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 59.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 40.1 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 31.2%#746 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 59.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Coeur d'Alene's schools and health?
Coeur d'Alene's 13 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 18.3 students per teacher and $10,689 spent per pupil. 31% of adults are obese and 9.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 18.3#859 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,689#1096 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 31%#457 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.2%#252 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.5%#522 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 8.7%#476 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,234 students are enrolled in Coeur d'Alene's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Coeur d'Alene?
The average commute in Coeur d'Alene is 18.1 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 0.1% of workers take transit and 12.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Coeur d'Alene scores 9.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 67°F and winters 32°F, with 25.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 18.1 min#198 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.9%#171 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 74.5% | 72.9% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.8#713 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.2 | 26.2 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 40.7 | 26.5 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 48.4 | 30.7 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 56.2 | 36.7 | 1.9 |
| May | 65.8 | 44.3 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 72.1 | 50.9 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 82.8 | 57.3 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 83 | 56 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 73.7 | 48.3 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 58.4 | 38.7 | 2 |
| Nov | 44.2 | 31.6 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 36.1 | 26.3 | 3.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Coeur D'Alene.
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 48.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 67°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 32°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 25.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Coeur D'Alene.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Coeur d'Alene?
Kootenai County's air had a median air quality index of 31, and 78% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Kootenai County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 88% of US counties.
| Measure | Coeur d'Alene | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 31#77 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.1%#189 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Kootenai County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Kootenai County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.001% | 58% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0037% | 57% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.081% | 50% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Coeur d'Alene compare with similar-size cities?
Coeur d'Alene is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #191 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 56,447.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #408 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 | 18.1 min |
| Tonawanda Town, NYPop. 56,806 | #169 | 65.4 | $77,679 | $1,102/mo | 140 | 21.3 min |
| Smyrna, GAPop. 56,633 | #191 | 64.8 | $100,061 | $1,739/mo | 240 | 29.8 min |
| New Brunswick, NJPop. 56,345 | #914 | 51.5 | $65,810 | $1,814/mo | 504 | 23.3 min |
| Beaumont, CAPop. 56,266 | #585 | 56.9 | $107,118 | $1,681/mo | 216 | 35.7 min |
| Kingsport, TNPop. 56,262 | #927 | 51.3 | $52,490 | $907/mo | 572 | 19.1 min |
| Southaven, MSPop. 56,226 | #640 | 56.0 | $78,483 | $1,445/mo | 266 | 24 min |
| DeSoto, TXPop. 56,211 | #884 | 52.0 | $82,782 | $1,666/mo | 283 | 30.8 min |
| Bozeman, MTPop. 56,114 | #211 | 64.2 | $85,747 | $1,717/mo | 397 | 15.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Coeur d'Alene compare with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene ranks #6 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 59.9 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 11% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 8% above the statewide rate. Homes are 27% above the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Coeur d'Alene's score calculated?
Coeur d'Alene scores 59.9 out of 100, #408 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Coeur d'Alene. Similar-size median 55.5.
50.4 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Coeur d'Alene's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
87.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Coeur d'Alene. Similar-size median 58.9.
63.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Coeur d'Alene's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
51.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Coeur d'Alene's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
60.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Coeur d'Alene. Similar-size median 56.1.
54.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Coeur d'Alene. Similar-size median 42.4.
54.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Coeur d'Alene. Similar-size median 50.0.
53.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Coeur d'Alene's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
46.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
82.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Coeur d'Alene's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Coeur d'Alene has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Coeur d'Alene
Is Coeur d'Alene, ID a good place to live?
Coeur d'Alene ranks #408 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #191 of 524 smaller cities and #6 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for short commutes (18.1 min, #52 of 524) and fast population growth (+1.4%, #79 of 468), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene's cost of living index is 98.3, 2% below the US level of 100 and #601 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,468/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $607,048, 27% above the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
What is the crime rate in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene recorded 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 28% below the US rate of 328 and 8% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #425 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #196 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Coeur d'Alene Police Department. Property crime runs 683 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Coeur d'Alene?
The median household in Coeur d'Alene earns $72,338, 13% below the US figure of $83,163 and 11% below Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.3%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Coeur d'Alene?
Median rent in Coeur d'Alene is $1,468/mo (Census), #697 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,861/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 24.4% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Coeur d'Alene?
The typical home value in Coeur d'Alene is $607,048, up 3.1% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $483,500.
How are the public schools in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene's 13 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 18.3 students per teacher and $10,689 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Coeur d'Alene?
The average commute is 18.1 minutes, #198 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 2.9% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene averages 48.8°F over the year, 67°F in summer and 32°F in winter, with 25.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Coeur d'Alene walkable?
Coeur d'Alene scores 9.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #713 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Coeur d'Alene at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Kootenai County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 88% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Coeur d'Alene?
Kootenai County's air had a median air quality index of 31, and 78% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene has 56,447 residents. The median resident of Coeur d'Alene is 40.1 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 31.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #746 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 59.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Coeur d'Alene compare with the rest of Idaho?
Coeur d'Alene ranks #6 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 59.9 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 11% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 8% above the statewide rate. Homes are 27% above the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Coeur d'Alene?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Coeur d'Alene's population of 56,447 are Tonawanda Town, NY (#169 overall), Smyrna, GA (#191 overall), New Brunswick, NJ (#914 overall), Beaumont, CA (#585 overall), and Kingsport, TN (#927 overall). Coeur d'Alene is #408.