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Housing in Kootenai County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Kootenai County averages $1,492/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Idaho median of $1,238 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Kootenai County FMR Area are $1,205 for a studio, $1,422 for 1‑bedroom, $1,690 for 2‑bedroom, $2,350 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,835 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $198 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kootenai County shows a 13% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kootenai County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Idaho at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
