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Is Eagle a Good Place to Live? Eagle, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Eagle ranks #279 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #54 of 208 small cities and #3 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+3.6%, #9 of 182) and high household income ($122,894, #19 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($772,900, #197 of 208) and high rents ($1,765/mo, #184 of 208).
Eagle by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Eagle's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Eagle: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Eagle safe?
What is the cost of living in Eagle?
Eagle's cost of living index is 98.4, 2% below the US level of 100 and #606 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,765/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $792,638, 66% above the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Eagle | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 98.4#606 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $792,638#1048 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,244/mo#819 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $772,900#1181 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,765/mo#937 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 6.3x#1077 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 17.2%#173 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Eagle housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Eagle is in the Boise City, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Eagle safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Eagle alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Eagle crime rate or rank it on safety. Idaho as a whole records 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Eagle?
The median household in Eagle earns $122,894, 48% above the US figure of $83,163 and 51% above Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 3.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Eagle | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $122,894#138 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.1%#187 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +3.6%#43 of 1,132 | +1.4% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Eagle?
The median resident of Eagle is 47.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 57.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #159 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 84.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Eagle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 47.6 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 57.5%#159 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 84.1% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Eagle's schools and health?
Eagle's 7 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 21.5 students per teacher and $9,053 spent per pupil. 28.2% of adults are obese and 9.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Eagle | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 87%#576 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 21.5#995 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $9,053#1181 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 28.2%#277 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.9%#383 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 13.2%#75 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.4%#186 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 5,752 students are enrolled in Eagle's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Eagle?
The average commute in Eagle is 23.7 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 0.7% of workers take transit and 28.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Eagle scores 8.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #851 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 69.1°F and winters 31.6°F, with 18 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Eagle | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23.7 min#652 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 2.8%#149 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 61% | 72.9% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 28.6% | 12.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.9#851 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.9 | 23.5 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 42.5 | 26.8 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 51.4 | 32.4 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 57.7 | 35.9 | 1.9 |
| May | 67.5 | 42.6 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 76.5 | 48.6 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 87.6 | 57.8 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 86.3 | 57.7 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 76 | 50.1 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 61.3 | 39.7 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 46.1 | 29.9 | 2 |
| Dec | 36.9 | 23.2 | 2.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Boise 7 N.
| Measure | Eagle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 49.8°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 69.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 31.6°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 18 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Boise 7 N.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Eagle?
Ada County's air had a median air quality index of 42, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ada County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 78% of US counties.
| Measure | Eagle | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 42#457 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.11%#329 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Ada County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Ada County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.027% | 92% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0055% | 68% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.068% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Eagle compare with similar-size cities?
Eagle is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #54 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 32,855.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #279 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data | 23.7 min |
| Bluffton, SCPop. 33,157 | #235 | 63.6 | $111,281 | $2,256/mo | 62 | 28.3 min |
| Rochester, NHPop. 33,144 | #395 | 60.2 | $80,836 | $1,369/mo | 106 | 26.1 min |
| Bethany, ORPop. 33,106 | #9 | 75.7 | $167,735 | $2,245/mo | no data | 23.9 min |
| Sherwood, ARPop. 33,070 | #743 | 54.3 | $81,328 | $1,101/mo | 611 | 24.1 min |
| Bethel Park, PAPop. 32,881 | #24 | 72.4 | $107,090 | $1,311/mo | 44 | 26.5 min |
| Opelika, ALPop. 32,820 | #709 | 54.8 | $65,004 | $950/mo | 458 | 22.1 min |
| Florence, KYPop. 32,803 | #374 | 60.5 | $71,003 | $1,329/mo | 199 | 23.3 min |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #1311 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data | 23.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Eagle compare with the rest of Idaho?
Eagle ranks #3 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 62.6 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 51% above the Idaho median. Homes are 66% above the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Eagle's score calculated?
Eagle scores 62.6 out of 100, #279 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 9 of 11 categories with local data; safety and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 18% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Eagle. Similar-size median 52.9.
76.5 - HealthCity data · 15% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Eagle. Similar-size median 52.2.
72.9 - EducationCity data · 15% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Eagle's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
36.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 12% of score
Eagle's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
44.5 - Household financesCity data · 10% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Eagle. Similar-size median 46.7.
82.5 - GrowthCity data · 9% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Eagle. Similar-size median 44.2.
78.9 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Eagle. Similar-size median 47.3.
64.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Eagle's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
41.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
67.1 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Eagle alone.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Eagle's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Eagle has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Eagle
Is Eagle, ID a good place to live?
Eagle ranks #279 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #54 of 208 small cities and #3 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+3.6%, #9 of 182) and high household income ($122,894, #19 of 208), and trails on expensive homes ($772,900, #197 of 208) and high rents ($1,765/mo, #184 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Eagle?
Eagle's cost of living index is 98.4, 2% below the US level of 100 and #606 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,765/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $792,638, 66% above the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
Is Eagle safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Eagle alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Eagle crime rate or rank it on safety. Idaho as a whole records 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Eagle?
The median household in Eagle earns $122,894, 48% above the US figure of $83,163 and 51% above Idaho ($81,166). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 3.6% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Eagle?
Median rent in Eagle is $1,765/mo (Census), #937 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,244/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Eagle?
The typical home value in Eagle is $792,638, up 0% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $772,900.
How are the public schools in Eagle?
Eagle's 7 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 21.5 students per teacher and $9,053 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Eagle?
The average commute is 23.7 minutes, #652 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 2.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Eagle?
Eagle averages 49.8°F over the year, 69.1°F in summer and 31.6°F in winter, with 18 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Eagle walkable?
Eagle scores 8.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #851 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Eagle at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ada County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.11% of building value, lower than 78% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Eagle?
Ada County's air had a median air quality index of 42, and 74% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Eagle?
Eagle has 32,855 residents. The median resident of Eagle is 47.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 57.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #159 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 84.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Eagle compare with the rest of Idaho?
Eagle ranks #3 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 62.6 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 51% above the Idaho median. Homes are 66% above the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Eagle?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Eagle's population of 32,855 are Bluffton, SC (#235 overall), Rochester, NH (#395 overall), Bethany, OR (#9 overall), Sherwood, AR (#743 overall), and Bethel Park, PA (#24 overall). Eagle is #279.