salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Most homes (84.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,840 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Idaho cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Idaho. It is number 30 of 36 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Eagle?
Share of households by yearly income. 49.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Eagle
| Size | Eagle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,432 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,743 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,377 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,858 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Eagle overall?
Everyday prices in Idaho overall are 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Eagle, so the Idaho figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Eagle
Life in Eagle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eagle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,467 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $772,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,290 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eagle, ID?
Renting in Eagle costs a median of about $1,896 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Idaho median is $1,565.
How much do I need to make to live in Eagle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,840 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Eagle cheap or expensive?
Eagle is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $132,541. It ranks 30th cheapest of 36 Idaho cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Eagle?
The median homeowner in Eagle pays $3,351 a year in property taxes, about 0.43% of the median home value.
Is Eagle more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Idaho are 5% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Eagle?
The median home value in Eagle is $772,900, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
32,855 people live in Eagle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.