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Eagle.
About
Life in Eagle
Eagle has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, more than doubling in size, so expect ongoing development and new construction throughout town. The economy here is somewhat anchored by California pension money from retired civil servants, which gives the community a particular demographic flavor—you'll find a lot of established families and retirees who've relocated from the coast. That said, the area isn't a retirement enclave; median household income is solid at $123,000, unemployment is low at 3.5%, and there's a well-educated population with over half holding college degrees.
Eagle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
5.2%
Broadband Internet
96.1%
of households
Population Growth
+11.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Eagle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eagle, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.5%), and 3.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
24.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.7%
of households
Married Couples
70.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.55
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Eagle
In Eagle, rent runs 43% above the ID average, and home values are 85% above the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,351
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $785,302 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for ID
Unemployment in Eagle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Eagle is close to the ID average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Eagle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Boise City, ID metro area
Commute23.7 min avg
How Eagle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eagle, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ada County Sheriff's Office, which covers Eagle, runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
144.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
325.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ada County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ada County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ada County, which includes Eagle, the most common type is heavy snow, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Heavy Snow | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
19 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ada County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ada County, which includes Eagle, is typically good — 270 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
270
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ada County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eagle has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Annual Snowfall
18.3"
Hot Days/Year
51
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 1.77" |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 1.26" |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 1.60" |
| Apr | 63°F | 36°F | 1.22" |
| May | 72°F | 44°F | 1.47" |
| Jun | 81°F | 50°F | 0.77" |
| Jul | 92°F | 58°F | 0.25" |
| Aug | 90°F | 57°F | 0.17" |
| Sep | 80°F | 48°F | 0.42" |
| Oct | 65°F | 38°F | 0.90" |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.33" |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.12" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eagle
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eagle's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lifeways Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.9 mi away · Boise
Treasure Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 9.6 mi away · Boise
Intermountain Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.2 mi away · Boise
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eagle
Eagle's student/teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eagle (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 17,674 students · in-state tuition $9,364 · 62% graduate · median earnings $60,091 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,459 students · in-state tuition $3,854 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,214 (10 yrs after entry)
Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus
10.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 594 students · in-state tuition $19,506 · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, 97 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eagle
Eagle has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument (97 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eagle
Eagle Public
100 N Stierman Wy, Eagle
Cities Near Eagle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eagle FAQ
Is Eagle, Idaho affordable?⌄
Eagle's median rent is $1,765/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $122,894/year. Median home value is $772,900.
Is Eagle, Idaho safe?⌄
Eagle is policed by the Ada County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 144 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 326 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eagle, Idaho?⌄
Eagle has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eagle, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Eagle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,765/month and median household income is $122,894/year. The median home value is $772,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eagle, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Eagle is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from