Living in Eagle, Nebraska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eagle · Census data 2020–2024
Eagle has 1,259 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $76,875 (about the same as the Nebraska median), the median home value is $172,800, the median rent is $1,104/month.
Eagle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eagle at a glance
- Population
- 1,259
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37.2
- Median household income
- $76,875State: $76,475
- Median home value
- $172,800State: $238,600
- Median rent
- $1,104/moState: $1,072
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Eagle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eagle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eagle the median home value is $172,800, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,104 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,431 a month in housing costs.
Eagle median household income
The median household income in Eagle is $76,875 and the income per person is $37,188. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).
Housing in Eagle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 526
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.48
Eagle demographics
- Population
- 1,259
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.1%
- Households
- 507
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eagle ›
Education in Eagle
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Eagle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eagle
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Eagle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle | 1,259 | $76,875 | $172,800 | $1,104 |
| Woodland Hills | 205 | $138,646 | $452,400 | — |
| Alvo | 123 | $113,750 | $187,500 | — |
| Walton | 579 | $48,088 | $464,000 | — |
| Elmwood | 774 | $76,944 | $194,800 | $743 |
| Palmyra | 589 | $85,139 | $164,500 | $1,188 |
| Waverly | 4,440 | $111,632 | $316,600 | $1,076 |
| Bennet | 1,218 | $105,859 | $272,400 | $1,260 |
| Greenwood | 601 | $90,774 | $177,000 | $1,283 |
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What is the median household income in Eagle, NE?
The median household income in Eagle is $76,875, about the same as the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $172,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.
How much is rent in Eagle?
The median gross rent in Eagle is $1,104 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Eagle, NE a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Nebraska median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
What is the median age in Eagle?
The median age in Eagle is 36.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).
How long is the commute in Eagle?
The average commute to work in Eagle is 26 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eagle?
The unemployment rate in Eagle is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eagle?
27.5% 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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