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37% of workers in Kootenai County are self-employed as of 2023.

Post Falls, Idaho

Excellent Economic Possibilities, High Quality of Life

Welcome to Post Falls, Idaho. Four miles east of the Idaho-Washington state line, the City of Post Falls is ideally located along I-90 in Kootenai County, three miles west of Coeur d' Alene and only 20 miles east of Spokane, Washington. Our young, energetic population (median age 34.6) enjoys plentiful outdoor activities, fantastic food, and a thriving arts scene. In fact, Post Falls' population of just over 53,000 makes it ninth in the state of cities where people who work in Idaho live. Housing costs average about 10% lower than other cities in the state, and 68.5% of residents own their homes.

Transportation is seamless with public transportation options, an interstate that runs right through the city, and Spokane International Airport only 30 minutes away.

Post Falls is at the center of a bevy of education options, including North Idaho College in neighboring Coeur d'Alene and Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Workforce

  • Diverse labor pool equipped to excel in a variety of industries
  • Existing industry base provides a labor pool for other employers
  • Total regional workforce of more than 300,400 within a 45-mile radius
  • Average commute time approximately 22 minutes, with more than 14,000 Post Falls workers traveling to Coeur d’Alene, Spokane, and surrounding areas for work
  • Kootenai County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Idaho
  • Well-educated workforce, with 46% of residents having some college experience

Education

  • The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center in Post Falls provides accessible, industry-aligned education and training in trades, health care, technology, business, and apprenticeship pathways
  • Customizable workforce development training, with potential tax credits for participating businesses
  • Multiple educational options including certificates, degrees, and continuing education
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) K-12 Schools available throughout the region
  • Multiple colleges and universities within 1 hour’s drive, in Idaho and in Washington
Higher Education

Transportation

  • Highway: Interstate 90 runs east-west through the heart of Post Falls, providing residents with direct access to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; Spokane, Washington; and on to Seattle. U.S. Highway 95 intersects with I-90 in Coeur d’Alene and serves as a major north-south corridor stretching from Canada to Mexico
  • Air: Located just 30 minutes from Post Falls, Spokane International Airport offers nonstop service to major U.S. cities, providing businesses with efficient access to national markets, customers, and supply chains
  • Rail: Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific serve the community’s rail freight needs
  • Ports: Businesses can access the Port of Lewiston 122 miles south, or the Port of Seattle 307 miles west
  • Public Transportation: Kootenai County offers public bus service that connects Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Worley, and other growing communities throughout the county
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Target Industries

Aerospace & Aviation
Bioscience & Healthcare
Distribution & Warehousing
Financial & Service Centers
High-Tech Manufacturing
Information Technology
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Cost of Doing Business

  • Border community status allows significant cost savings in workman’s compensation, health insurance, risk insurance, property taxes and other expenses, relative to operating across the border in Washington
  • Idaho has some of the lowest overall costs of doing business in the U.S., with a corporate income tax rate of 5.3%
  • New Job Tax Credit – up to $3,000 per new, qualified job created
  • 3% Investment Tax Credit, offsetting up to 50% of tax liability for qualifying new investments
  • Up to $3,000 in reimbursements per employee for training full-time, new employees, or to help retain employees facing permanent layoff
  • Many other incentives and tax benefits

By the Numbers

Post Falls Population

51,000+

(Zip Code 83854)

Source: Esri 2025

Workforce (45-mile radius)

362,000+

Source: BLS 2025

Education

63% of adult residents have college experience.

Source: Esri 2025

Transportation

1 Major Interstate

1 International Airport Access

2 Rail Freight Carriers

Source: 2025 U.S. Dept. of Transportation

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