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Sandpoint, ID
City in Bonner County, Idaho.
Population
9,637
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,253
ZIP codes
0
Sandpoint and its ZIP codes
Sandpoint at a glance
- Sandpoint is about 96 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 232 cities and towns in Idaho.
- Households here earn a median of $72,289 a year, 7% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $465,600 (11% above Idaho) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Sandpoint, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandpoint, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,289
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$465,600
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
57.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,380), Irish Americans (1,375), Italian Americans (490).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bonner County. PPP loans are for Sandpoint.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,212
16,176 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$450M
FY 2026, $9,549 per person
How people get to work
Sandpoint, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle4.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandpoint, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
811
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandpoint, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Sandpoint
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PonderayCity | 2 mi | 2.9 |
| DoverCity | 2.7 mi | 3.2 |
| KootenaiCity | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| LacledeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HopeCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| East HopeCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Priest RiverCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| CoolinCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Clark ForkCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| OldtownCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Newport, WACity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| AtholCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Spirit LakeCity | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| BlanchardCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandpoint, ID in?
- Sandpoint is in Bonner County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Sandpoint, ID?
- About 9,637 people live in Sandpoint, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandpoint?
- Nearby places include Ponderay (2 mi), Dover (2.7 mi), Kootenai (2.8 mi), Laclede (12 mi), Hope (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023