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Sandpoint, ID

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Scenic Lakeside Mountain Views Picturesque Close-Knit Welcoming Charming Active

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sandpoint, ID is $837 for one bedroom, $1,442 for two bedrooms, and $1,097 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sandpoint has increased by 17.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$837/month
643 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

74

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Northside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

187 Students

9
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

308 Students

8
out of 10

Farmin Stidwell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

505 Students

5
out of 10

Sandpoint High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,080 Students

5
out of 10

Sandpoint Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

514 Students

Rating Unavailable

Sandpoint High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,080 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Schweitzer Mountain
  • Round Lake State Park

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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 2025.