Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,060
Population
10,724
Renter Mix
47% Rent
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Cradled between three mountain ranges on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint boasts one of the most stunning landscapes in the country. In addition to the phenomenal views, Sandpoint’s environment affords a wide range of recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding. Sandpoint is also convenient to numerous national forests, state parks, and local parks like Sandpoint City Beach Park.
Consistently ranked among the best places to live in Idaho, Sandpoint offers residents a small-town atmosphere and a strong sense of community fostered by charming downtown shops, welcoming neighborhoods, and an array of annual events like the Draft Horse Show, Festival at Sandpoint, Winter Carnival, Lost in the 50’s Car Show, and the Bonner County Fair and Rodeo. Getting around Sandpoint is easy with access to U.S. Routes 2 and 95 as well as the Sandpoint Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,778
Average: $74,828
Education
3,473
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,191
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sandpoint has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sandpoint, ID is $1,060 for one bedroom, $1,467 for two bedrooms, and $1,119 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sandpoint has increased by 6.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,060/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$2,370/month
1,288 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sandpoint, ID is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
187 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
308 Students
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
505 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
514 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,080 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,080 Students
Lake Pend Oreille Alt High School
Public
Grades 9-12
84 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schweitzer Mountain
- Round Lake State Park
Commuter Rail
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.