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Eagle, ID


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Eagle, Idaho

Eagle, Idaho, in Ada county, is 9 miles NW of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 335 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is located in the Boise City metropolitan area. Eagle has a population of 11,085.

The People and Families of Eagle

In Eagle, about 72% of adults are married. Lots of Eagle people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Eagle, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eagle had a median family income of $71,907. People in Eagle generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Eagle than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Eagle, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Eagle.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Eagle gave more campaign money ($16,600) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eagle Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Eagle. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Eagle, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Eagle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyEagle People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyEagle Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyEagle Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyEagle Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEagle College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEagle Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Eagle, ID

Comparing Eagle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women610
Age of the Population46
Racial Diversity36
Female Share of the Population24
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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