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Ponderay, Idaho

city · Bonner County

At a glance

1,534
Population
$436,700
Median home value (all homes)
44% above U.S. median
$656,880
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,099/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$51,346
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
10 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
76.91%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing62% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost63% below
For business: Idaho is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college56 mi
Nearest community college45 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates89.9%
College graduates11.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Priest River Development Corp.
PRDC is a non-profit organization working to provide resources, forge connections, and encourage positive economic growth. It seeks to assist businesses in every aspect of development, including expansion, new developments and relocation efforts into West Bonner County, by providing exclusive insights, real estate opportunities, and a network of success stories to cultivate opportunity for existing business owners and newcomers alike.
county Bonner County Economic Development Corp
Pend Oreille Economic Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources and support for North Idaho businesses. We work with others to develop a vibrant economy of diverse businesses and industries that offer quality job opportunities and help build prosperity for all in Bonner County.
state Panhandle Area Council
The Panhandle Area Council (PAC) is an Economic Development Organization that provides small business loans, project financing, and community development services to advance economic development opportunities across Idaho. Additionally, PAC operates an Innovation Space that provides office space and industrial bays for lease to start-ups and expanding businesses.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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