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Housing Affordability in Post Falls, ID
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 35.3%
- Idaho 27.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 51.1%
- Idaho 46.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 26.8%
- Idaho 20.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,746/mo
- Idaho $1,687/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,80751.1%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,73326.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,09620.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 30.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $522/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 5.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls, ID | 35.3% | 51.1% | 26.8% | 30.5% |
| Kootenai County | 32.6% | 53.1% | 24.7% | 31.3% |
| Idaho | 27.7% | 46.9% | 20.8% | 28.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Post Falls, ID?
- In Post Falls, ID, 35.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Post Falls compare with Idaho?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Post Falls is 35.3%, compared with 27.7% for Idaho as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates