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About Post Falls

Post Falls, Idaho is a progressive, growing community in the
beautiful Pacific Northwest. Small-town charm, natural
beauty and urban appeal make us an attractive choice to
live and grow a business. Post Falls is distinguished by its
engaged citizens, diverse businesses, progressive leaders,
responsible management of fiscal and environmental
resources, superior service, and a full range of
opportunities for education and healthy lifestyles.
Post Falls is located four miles east of the Washington-
Idaho border along Interstate 90 in Kootenai County and is
bounded by Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to the east, the State of
Washington to the west, the Spokane River to the south
and the Rathdrum prairie to the north. Post Falls is 20
miles east of Spokane, Washington and approximately 100
miles south of the Canadian border. Due to the proximity
of numerous lakes, rivers and mountains, Post Falls, Idaho
is an inviting place to live and visit. This fact is reflected in
the tourism and retail sectors of the economy, with retail,
dining and entertainment businesses locating in the City.
Additionally, Post Falls has a growing medical and health
care community.

As the 10th largest city in Idaho, Post Falls is ranked #1 for
population growth and #10 for cities on the rise in Idaho.
Post Falls has a current population of over to 32,000. The
median age in this area is 37. Approximately 13% of the
population have an associate’s degree and 19% have a
bachelor’s degree or higher.

Idaho boasts the lowest cost of living in the western states
and, with an average commute time of just under 21
minutes, Idahoans get to work, home, and the outdoors
faster than anyone in other western metro areas.