How long is the commute from Post Falls, ID?
Workers who live in Post Falls, ID take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Post Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Post Falls | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.4% (±3.6 points) | 73.9% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±2.9 points) | 7.9% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±2.4 points) | 15.1% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Post Falls, the average commute is not measurably different from Kootenai County (22.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Post Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kootenai County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kootenai County, Post Falls ranks 5 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Post Falls
| Vehicles available | Post Falls | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±2.2 points) | 4.2% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±3.4 points) | 22.4% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±4.2 points) | 41.5% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±3.0 points) | 31.9% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Post Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kootenai County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Post Falls
| Post Falls | Kootenai County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±2.4 points) | 15.1% (±1.2 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±2.2 points) | 92.2% (±0.9 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Post Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kootenai County (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Post Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Hauser | 4.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Huetter | 4.6 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Rathdrum | 5.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 6.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Coeur d'Alene | 7.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Hayden | 7.3 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dalton Gardens | 8.2 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Liberty Lake | 8.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Huetter, ID (15.0 minutes), Coeur d'Alene, ID (18.1 minutes), Dalton Gardens, ID (17.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kootenai County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spirit Lake | 33.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Athol | 29.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Rathdrum | 24.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Hauser | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 | Post Falls | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Worley | 21.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | Hayden | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Hayden Lake | 20.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Coeur d'Alene | 18.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 10 | Dalton Gardens | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Harrison | 16.4 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Kootenai County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Post Falls
How long is the average commute in Post Falls?
Workers who live in Post Falls, ID take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Post Falls without a car?
5.5% of households in Post Falls have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Post Falls?
12.7% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Post Falls worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Post Falls city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Post Falls city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Post Falls city, Idaho
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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