Kootenai County | Population: ~57,500 | Coeur d’Alene Metro
A North Idaho resort town on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene draws both tourists and Spokane-area commuters with its floating golf green, lakefront downtown, and year-round outdoor recreation.
The downtown/Sherman Avenue core offers walkable lakefront living at a premium, while Fernan and the Ramsey/Hayden Avenue corridor offer more moderately priced family neighborhoods.
Downtown/Sherman Avenue — Walkable lakefront living at a premium.
Fernan — Established homes near Fernan Lake, east of downtown.
Ramsey/Hayden Avenue Corridor — More moderately priced family neighborhoods.
Sun Up Bay — Lakefront and lake-view homes on the city’s east side.
Riverstone — A newer mixed-use development near the Spokane River.
Dalton Gardens-Adjacent — Larger, more rural-feeling lots on the city’s north side.
Coeur d’Alene Place — A golf-course community.
Northshire — Established homes on the city’s north side.
Wandermere-Adjacent — Homes near the Washington border.
Winton Estates — An established residential neighborhood near downtown.
- Lake Coeur d’Alene, including the famous floating golf green at the CDA Resort
- A walkable downtown with shops, dining, and a public beach
- About 30 minutes from downtown Spokane, Washington
- Strong tourism and second-home/vacation rental market
Coeur d’Alene has seen significant price appreciation as an out-of-state relocation destination, with lakefront and downtown-adjacent property commanding a substantial premium.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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