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Coeur d'Alene, ID housing market
Housing market indicators
| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025* | Change | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Listing Price per Square Feet | $328 | $344 | $351 | $360 | -11.6% | 4.9% | 2% | 2.6% | |
| Active Listing Count | 680 | 735 | 728 | 997 | 151.9% | 8.1% | -1% | 37% | |
| Median Days on Market | 75 | 85 | 80 | 68 | 25% | 13.3% | -5.9% | -15% | |
| Share of listings with price increase | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1% | |||||
| Share of listings with price decrease | 18.3% | 16.1% | 13.9% | 13.3% | |||||
* last available value
Home prices
Short term housing supply drivers
Long term housing demand drivers
Long term housing supply drivers
Note: 12M MA - 12 months moving average, Permits - New Private Housing Structures Authorized by Building Permits. Source: FRED
Housing market overview
Cities/Towns in Coeur d'Alene, ID MSA
| Area | City/town | Population | Density | Income (high/low/...) | Quality of Schools (Great Schools rating range) | Crime level | Property tax (%) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai County | Coeur d'Alene | 56,894 (2023 est.) | 2,835/sq mi | Median $60,000 | 6-9/10 | Moderate | 0.65% | Largest city, lakefront, tourism hub |
| Kootenai County | Post Falls | 40,500 (2023 est.) | 2,200/sq mi | Median $55,000 | 5-8/10 | Low-moderate | 0.65% | Industrial growth, affordable housing |
| Kootenai County | Hayden | 16,000 (2023 est.) | 1,100/sq mi | Median $65,000 | 7-9/10 | Low | 0.65% | Lake access, family-oriented |
| Kootenai County | Rathdrum | 12,000 (2023 est.) | 900/sq mi | Median $70,000 | 6-8/10 | Low | 0.65% | Prairie location, commuter to Spokane |
| Kootenai County | Dalton Gardens | 2,300 (2023 est.) | 1,500/sq mi | High $80,000+ | 8-10/10 | Very low | 0.65% | Suburban, near Coeur d'Alene |
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- MSA covers Kootenai County, 1,238 sq mi, total pop 188,323 (2024 est.)
- Key regions: Lake Coeur d'Alene shore (tourism/residential), Rathdrum Prairie (agri/suburban), Silver Valley foothills (rural)
- Density overall 149/sq mi, urban cores higher
- No local personal income tax; state flat 5.8%
- Property taxes uniform at county avg 0.65%
- Crime lower than national avg, safest in lake areas
- Schools via Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland districts; strong ratings due to NIC influence
Citizens: Income and Education
- Median age 40.8 years, balanced families/retirees
- Median household income $65,000 MSA-wide, Coeur d'Alene $60,000
- Per capita income $35,000, upper-middle range for ID
- 25% households over $100,000, driven by retirees/remote workers
- Bachelor's degree 28%, higher than ID avg 27%
- High school grad 95%, associate degrees common via North Idaho College
- Education hub: NIC enrolls 5,000+, boosts skilled workforce
- White 92%, growing Hispanic 4%, Asian 2%
Key Economic Sectors
- Tourism/recreation 25% employment: Lake activities, resorts, Tubbs Hill
- Healthcare 15%: Kootenai Health (1,000+ beds), aging population
- Retail/manufacturing 20%: Silverwood Theme Park, Fortune 500 micros
- Construction 10%: Housing boom, infrastructure
- Professional services 12%: Remote work influx, finance/insurance
- Timber/mining legacy 5%, transitioning to tech/light industry
- Unemployment 3.5%, below national 4.1%
- Growth from Spokane commute: 18% interchange
Housing Buying Market: Supply Drivers
- Zoning openness moderate: Urban growth boundaries limit sprawl, but prairie areas allow subdivision
- Regulatory strictness medium: Environmental reviews for lakefront, fast-track single-family permits
- Construction workforce cost rising: Labor shortage, wages $30/hr avg, 20% up since 2020
- Land availability good: 70% unincorporated, ample prairie parcels
- New permits 1,500/year, focused Post Falls/Rathdrum
- Material costs high post-COVID, delays 20%
- Builder concentration: 5 major firms handle 60% projects
Housing Buying Market: Demand Drivers
- Net migration +2,500/year: Californians/retirees fleeing high costs
- Remote work boom: 15% workforce, high-speed internet expansion
- Tourism-to-residency: 30% visitors buy second homes
- Growing healthcare: +1,000 jobs/year, attracts professionals
- Construction sector expansion: +500 jobs, young families
- Declining timber: -200 jobs, minor out-migration rural
- Spokane spillover: Affordable vs WA prices, 25% CSA growth
Key Challenges on the Housing Market
- Inventory low: 2.5 months supply, median days on market 25
- Median price $550,000, up 8% YoY, affordability index 120
- Interest rates 6.5%, slowing sales 10%
- Water rights: Lakefront development restricted
- Workforce housing shortage: Rentals avg $1,800, 40% income burdened
- Infrastructure lag: Schools 95% capacity, roads congested I-90
- Wildfire risk: Foothills insurance up 15%
- Seasonal demand spikes prices summer
Investment Potential Differences Between Geographic Areas/Regions
| Area | Appreciation potential | Risk | Key drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Coeur d'Alene (Coeur d'Alene/Hayden) | High | Medium | Tourism, luxury demand, limited supply |
| Rathdrum Prairie (Post Falls/Rathdrum) | High | Low | Industrial growth, family migration, land availability |
| Downtown Coeur d'Alene | Medium-high | Medium | Retail/office conversion, walkability premium |
| Silver Valley foothills | Low-medium | High | Rural appeal, wildfire/flood risk, slow growth |
| Dalton Gardens suburbs | Medium | Low | Stable families, school proximity, steady demand |
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- Overall MSA appreciation 7-10%/year past 5 years
- Lakefront premiums 20-30% over prairie
- Prairie yields highest rental ROI 5-6%
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