Regional Communties Post Falls • Hayden • Rathdrum City of Post Falls Post Falls is located between Spokane, Washington, to the west and the city of Coeur d’Alene to the east. It is Idaho’s tenth largest city. The city’s namesake, Fredrick Post, a German immigrant, millwright, inventor and developer, was first to dam the Spokane River to provide water power to his lumber mill. After a fire destroyed the mill in 1902, the site was purchased by Washington Water and Power to develop a hydroelectric plant which would provide power to mining operations 100 miles away. The transmission line became the longest highvoltage line in the world. Washington Water and Power renamed Avista Utilities in 1999 operates the Post Falls facility providing a vital source of energy to our region. Post Falls, along the Spokane River, with its diverse geography provides and incredible opportunity for the sport of rock climbing. The cliffs found in the 78-acre Q’emiln Park offer 5.5-5.11 crags and some of the regions best climbing and bouldering opportunities. Post Falls’ economy is supported by a growing retail sector, manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. Median home price based on a total of 157 properties sold between 1/1/20213/7/2021 was $404,466. Post Falls has seen the job market increase by 3.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 49.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%. Post Falls Statistics: Population 36,250 • Median Household Income $54,021 • Total Housing Units 12,842 • Total Businesses 2,600 • 84.4% of households have broadband Internet subscriptions. Sources: BestPlaces.net • visitpostfalls.org • census.gov • Coeur d’Alene Association of Realtors.
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