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Sandpoint, ID

Sandpoint, ID.

Population: 20,514 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sandpoint, ID is $654,799 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.15M after a median 63 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,944/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 4.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$654,799

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

63

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$654,799
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+133.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$684,949
House Price Index (state)
629.4 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.15M
Median list price
$849,000
Median price per sqft
$462
1-year sale-price change
+27.5%
Median days on market
63 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
224
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,944/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$841/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,311/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,966/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
95.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$7.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
4
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SANDPOINT CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
Schools include
SANDPOINT HIGH SCHOOL, SANDPOINT JUVENILE DETENTION, FARMIN STIDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
261

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,146
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
632

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Spear Valley Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+602 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
23.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,169
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,484
Average weekly wage
$931
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
115

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SandpointState medianUS median
Median home value$654,799$437,255$289,727
Median sale price$1.15M$441,990$325,000
Median days on market63 days62 days51 days
Typical rent$1,944/mo$1,700/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,169$1,455$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sandpoint, ID?
$654,799.
What is the median sale price in Sandpoint, ID?
$1.15M.
How long do homes take to sell in Sandpoint, ID?
Median days on market: 63 days.
What is typical rent in Sandpoint, ID?
Typical rent: $1,944/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sandpoint, ID?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Sandpoint, ID in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Sandpoint, ID?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sandpoint, ID?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sandpoint, ID?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sandpoint, ID?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sandpoint, ID walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sandpoint, ID?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sandpoint, ID?
Regional Price Parity: 95.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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