Life in Post Falls research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Post Falls over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Post Falls:
The population in Post Falls is 41,716.
The median home value in Post Falls is $515,921.
The median income in Post Falls is $73,313.
The cost of living in Post Falls is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Post Falls is $1,313.
The unemployment rate in Post Falls is 3.7%.
The poverty rate in Post Falls is 13.0%.
The average high in Post Falls is 58.0° and the average low is 36.7°.
Crime in Post Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Post Falls. Key points include:
There were 372 total crimes in Post Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Post Falls is 794.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Post Falls is 151.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Post Falls is 642.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Post Falls is -62.52% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Post Falls / 100k People |
Idaho / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 372 | 794.3 | 966.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 151.6 | 230.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 10.7 | 7.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 61 | 130.2 | 177.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 301 | 642.7 | 736.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 41 | 87.5 | 116.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 238 | 508.2 | 552.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 22 | 47.0 | 67.4 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Post Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Post Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Idaho. Key points include:
The cost of living in Post Falls is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Post Falls is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Post Falls is $515,921.
The median income in Post Falls is $73,313.
| Living Expense | Post Falls | Idaho | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 129 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 103 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 86 | 100 | |
The average high in Post Falls is 58.0° and the average low is 36.7°.
There are 75.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 22.3 inches of precipitation each year with 38.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Post Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 22.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 38.7 |
The current population in Post Falls is 41,716. The population has increased 59.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,716 | 4.3% |
| 2022 | 40,002 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 38,162 | 9.1% |
| 2020 | 34,971 | 5.3% |
| 2019 | 33,225 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 31,945 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 30,886 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 30,157 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 29,320 | 1.9% |
| 2014 | 28,786 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 28,236 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 27,609 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 26,913 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 26,179 | - |
84.4% White with 35,226 White residents.
0.3% African American with 129 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 400 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 258 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
7.0% Two Or More with 2,927 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 2,770 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Post Falls | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 79.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.7% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 13.3% | 19.0% |
Post Falls is 51.1% female with 21,324 female residents.
Post Falls is 48.9% male with 20,392 male residents.
| Gender | Post Falls | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Post Falls completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Post Falls completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Post Falls completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Post Falls completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Post Falls completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Post Falls completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Post Falls completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Post Falls completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Post Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Post Falls | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
4.6% of households in Post Falls earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Post Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Post Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Post Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Post Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.0% of households in Post Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.2% of households in Post Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.1% of households in Post Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.3% of households in Post Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.2% of households in Post Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Post Falls | ID | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 18.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.2% | 15.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.1% | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 8.4% | 12.6% |