City profile · Idaho · Census ACS 2023

Post Falls, ID

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Post Falls - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

41,716
Residents
$73,313
Median income
$425,100
Median home
$1,547
Median rent (state)

Post Falls - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Post Falls places in the 54th percentile for household income and the 72nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

54th
percentile, household income
79th
percentile, home value
61st
percentile, median rent
72nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Post Falls, ID

Post Falls is a small city in Idaho, home to 41,716 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Post Falls households earn a median of $73,313 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.7%. Typical homes in Post Falls are valued around $425,100, and the median resident age is 34.6 years. About 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 387 residential building permits were authorized in Post Falls (Construction Slowdown), down 67% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Post Falls reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 794.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Idaho run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Idaho at 95.5 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,547 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $170 across Idaho, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. The average commute for Post Falls workers runs 19.7 minutes, with 77.4% driving alone and 11.5% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 79.0 out of 100 (High).

Population

41,716 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Idaho

Median Household Income

$73,313 /yr

Poverty 8.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

95.5 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Idaho average

How does Post Falls compare to other US cities?

Here's how Post Falls stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 54% higher than other cities
Home value 79% pricier than other cities
Median rent 61% pricier than other cities
Safety 72% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Idaho, Post Falls ranks #26 of 53 Idaho cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Post Falls's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Idaho, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

54thIncome percentile
72ndSafety percentile

54th percentile nationally for median household income · 72nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Post Falls's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Post Falls's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 52 Avg. percentile National median
Post Falls's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Post Falls's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$425,100 21st percentile more affordable than 21% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Post Falls $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Post Falls, ID Post Falls, ID's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Post Falls, ID-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Post Falls, ID median $73,313/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Post Falls, ID's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Post Falls, ID. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
41,716
Median Income
$73,313
Median Home Value
$425,100
Median Age
34.6
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Labor force participation
60.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
794.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
151.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
642.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
12
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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35,000 residents40,000 residents45,000 residents50,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 39,320 residents 46,715 residents ▲ +18.8%
Post Falls's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
387
housing units authorized
Single-Family
333
detached homes
Multifamily
54
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1,161
2020 1,364
2021 835
2022 568
2023 546
2024 387

Permit volume decreased 67% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.7 minutes
Drive Alone
77.4%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
1.2%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
11.5%

Based on 18,650 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Idaho - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$80
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$170
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Idaho state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Idaho state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Post Falls sits in

Cost of Living Index
95.5
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,547/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
79.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Idaho

Rexburg
39,589 people
Lewiston
34,471 people
Eagle
31,490 people
Twin Falls
53,219 people
Coeur d'Alene
55,558 people
Pocatello
57,152 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Post Falls's 41,716 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Belleville, IL
41,722 people
Marion, IA
41,690 people
Fitchburg, MA
41,633 people
Grove City, OH
41,831 people
Brookfield, WI
41,592 people
Land O' Lakes, FL
41,845 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Post Falls's $73,313 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Estes Park, CO
$73,313 median income
Four Square Mile, CO
$73,318 median income
Rock Springs, WY
$73,307 median income
Bridgeton, MO
$73,320 median income
Rushford, MN
$73,321 median income
Spring City, PA
$73,323 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Post Falls, ID Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Post Falls, ID - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.6% 9.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.6% White 86.6% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.7% American Indian 1.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.2% Two or more races 9.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Post Falls compares to nearby Idaho cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Post Falls (this city) 41,716 $73,313
Rexburg 39,589 $50,359
Lewiston 34,471 $71,047
Eagle 31,490 $118,037
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ID FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Post Falls, ID?

What is the population of Post Falls, ID? +

41,716 people live in Post Falls, ID according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Post Falls, ID? +

Post Falls households earn a median of $73,313 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Post Falls? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Post Falls; the closest available measure is the Idaho state average, a cost of living index of 95.5 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Idaho vary by metro area.

Is Post Falls, ID safe? +

Post Falls has a total crime rate of 794.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Post Falls, ID? +

Post Falls's median home value sits at $425,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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