Lake Coeur d'Alene serves as the centerpiece of this northern Idaho city, where residents enjoy boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding from City Park's shoreline. The Coeur d'Alene Resort Boardwalk, recognized as the world's longest floating boardwalk, provides stunning waterfront views. Outdoor recreation extends beyond the lake to Tubbs Hill's network of trails and swimming spots, while the North Idaho Centennial Trail accommodates cyclists and walkers with scenic paved paths. Families gather at McEuen Park's playground and splash pad, and winter brings ice skating at CDA on Ice. The dining scene features upscale options like Beverly's, located on the 7th floor of The Coeur d'Alene Resort, alongside local institutions such as Hudson's Hamburgers, which has served classic burgers for generations.
The Coeur d'Alene housing market includes diverse options across distinct neighborhoods. The median price for single family homes in Downtown Coeur d'Alene is $570,500, while Sanders Beach commands a median price of $1,020,000. The Garden District, home to the A rated Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities, has a median single family home price of $752,000. Luxury properties in Fernan Hill reach a median price of $3 million. Condominiums present more affordable options, with one bedroom units at a median price of $434,500 and two bedroom units at $500,000.
Property taxes in Coeur d'Alene remain competitive at 0.47 percent, significantly lower than nearby Spokane, Washington at 0.86 percent. The Idaho state income tax rate stands at 5.70 percent, with a combined sales tax rate of 6.03 percent. Located 30 minutes from Spokane, Coeur d'Alene experiences four distinct seasons, with warm, dry summers averaging in the 80s Fahrenheit and snowy winters in the 30s Fahrenheit.
