Living in Eagle, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagle · Census data 2020–2024
Eagle has 32,855 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $122,894 (58% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $772,900, the median rent is $1,765/month.
Eagle at a glance
- Population
- 32,855
- Median age
- 47.6State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $122,894State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $772,900State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,765/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.5%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Eagle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Idaho median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Eagle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagle the median home value is $772,900, 132% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,765 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,460 a month in housing costs.
Eagle median household income
The median household income in Eagle is $122,894 and the income per person is $69,666. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Eagle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,550
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.55
Eagle demographics
- Population
- 32,855
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 12,812
- Foreign-born
- 5.2%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagle ›
Education in Eagle
57.5% of adults 25 and older in Eagle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagle
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 28.6%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Eagle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 32,855 | $122,894 | $772,900 | $1,765 |
| Star | 14,745 | $97,936 | $564,300 | $1,924 |
| Meridian | 130,138 | $100,795 | $531,600 | $1,805 |
| Garden City | 12,654 | $70,124 | $449,500 | $1,323 |
| Hidden Springs | 3,378 | $163,203 | $773,500 | — |
| Avimor | 586 | $94,306 | $530,100 | — |
| Middleton | 10,649 | $89,013 | $403,100 | $1,147 |
| Nampa | 110,319 | $74,279 | $370,800 | $1,420 |
| Boise City | 237,242 | $83,904 | $484,800 | $1,446 |
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What is the median household income in Eagle, ID?
The median household income in Eagle is $122,894, 58% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eagle?
The median home value in Eagle is $772,900, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Eagle?
The median gross rent in Eagle is $1,765 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Eagle, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Idaho median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Eagle?
The median age in Eagle is 47.6 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Eagle?
The average commute to work in Eagle is 24 minutes; 28.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eagle?
The unemployment rate in Eagle is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagle?
57.5% of adults in Eagle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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