Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Overview

Coeur d'Alene scores 57.7/100 overall (B+), ranking #9 of 20 cities in Idaho — below the state composite of 70.7. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 80/100, while Livability lags at 41/100.

Income & Employment in Coeur d'Alene

The median household income in Coeur d'Alene is $70,845, 3% above the statewide median of $68,930. The local unemployment rate of 4.2% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene’s violent crime rate of 300.1 per 100,000 runs above the Idaho average of 214. The property crime rate is 1056.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene has a cost of living index of 96.9 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $451,600. Median monthly rent is $1,328. Renters spend 22.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Coeur d'Alene

The adult obesity rate in Coeur d'Alene is 31% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.2%. Residents report an average of 16.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Idaho ranks #23 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene’s high school graduation rate of 92% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. Per-pupil spending is $10,689. The city has 13 public schools serving 8,234 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Coeur d'Alene

The annual average temperature in Coeur d'Alene is 48.7°F. Summers average 69.6°F. Winters average 30.2°F. Annual precipitation is 22.3 inches. The average commute of 17.4 minutes is notably short.

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