Post Falls, Idaho
Population: 17,247
Located in Kootenai County
Post Falls is located four miles east of the Washington-Idaho border along Interstate 90 in Kootenai County. Post Falls is 20 miles east of Spokane, Washington and approximately 100 miles south of the Canadian border. The City of Post Falls has grown from 7,350 residents in 1990 to an estimated 18,000 in 2001. This influx of new residents has resulted in a strong construction industry. But the house market is still very reasonably priced, and the median house price for a single family home is $115,000. There are apartments, duplexes and several other housing options for those who do not wish to own a home. 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 an increasing number of retail, dining and entertainment businesses locating in the City. Additionally, Post Falls has become a favored retirement community. Kootenai County traditionally has had a timber-based economy. That is changing gradually, as the manufacturing base has become more diverse. Jobs Plus, Inc., the local economic development organization has recruited several small to medium sized firms to the County. Manufacturing jobs are found primarily in electronics, lumber and furniture at the present. Post Falls was the chosen location for Harpers, Inc., a major furniture manufacturer that relocated to North Idaho eight years ago and employs a workforce of 450. The Millennium Skateboard Park opened recently and this is a popular place for the local kids to try their skills! Post Falls Landing, a 34-acre development with riverside boardwalk, restaurant, hotel, performing arts theater and condominium, is on the way to being finished and this will encourage the development of a downtown area. Come and enjoy the area's natural beauty and enjoy free concerts at the Grand Pavilion in Q'emilin Riverside Park; Fiddle Fest, the Idaho 200 and weekly racing at the Stateline Speedway, Julyamsh Pow Wow and the River City Rod Run in July; the down-home Community Picnic in August; the Historical Society Oktoberfest in the fall, and much more! Don't miss the fun. Perhaps the best way to describe this community is "People helping People" and while the city has grown it is still well known for maintaining a warm and friendly atmosphere of a small town.
Find homes for sale in Post Falls Idaho
|
