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Rathdrum, Idaho

city · Kootenai County

At a glance

10,874
Population
$444,100
Median home value (all homes)
46% above U.S. median
$580,503
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,459/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$86,563
Median household income
10% above U.S. median
24.9 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
94.67%
Locations with fiber available
1.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 112 — 12% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing64% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes33% below
Insurance39% below
Commute cost9% 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 college24 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates24.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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