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Coeur d'Alene is a mid-sized city of 54,599 in Idaho, with a median household income of $65,786
and a 2.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Coeur d'Alene stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Coeur d'Alene is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Coeur d'Alene city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 98.2
Coeur d'Alene's overall cost of living index is 98.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Coeur d'Alene costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Coeur d'Alene, ID
National Avg
Median Home Value
$384,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,212
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,786
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Coeur d'Alene's violent crime rate is 241.5 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
241.5 /100k
Property Crime
955.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Coeur d'Alene is served primarily by COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Coeur d'Alene, ID
National Avg
School District
COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
3
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Coeur d'Alene sees average highs of 36.2°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 25.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Coeur d'Alene's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Coeur d'Alene roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $384,700 and median rent is $1,212/month.
Coeur d'Alene's violent crime rate is 241.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 955.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Coeur d'Alene are operated by COEUR D'ALENE DISTRICT.
The district has 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Coeur d'Alene, ID has a population of 54,599, a median household income of $65,786, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Coeur d'Alene averages 36.2°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.4 inches
with about 27.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Coeur d'Alene, ID is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 83815, 83814.
The population of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is 54,599 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Coeur d'Alene: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $384,700, median household income $65,786, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coeur d'Alene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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