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Eagle, Idaho

Introduction to Eagle, Idaho

Eagle, Idaho, in Ada county, is located 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 approximately 11,085.

Eagle History

Eagle is located in the Ada Conty, which was founded in 1864. Idaho Territorial Legislature created the county. It was named in honor of Ada Riggs, who was the first child to be born in this area, daughter of H. C. Riggs, who was a co-founder of Boise. Ada county is the largest county of the state in terms of population.

Eagle and nearby Attractions

  • Inspire International Inc - Horticulture Therapy and Education Center
  • Great American Family Parks
  • Boise Art Museum
  • Idaho Military History Museum
  • Eagle Island State Park

Things To Do In Eagle

Tourists visiting the city of Eagle can be at the Eagle Island State Park and enjoy swimming. It is also ideal for picnics. The museums that can be visited include the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, Boise Art Museum, and the Idaho State Historical Museum. One can also visit the Great American Family Parks. Inspire International Inc - Horticulture Therapy and Education Center is another major attraction of the city of Eagle.

Eagle Transportation

Boise Air Terminal/ Gowen Field offers air transportation facility to Eagle city.

Eagle Higher Education

Residents of Eagle city can avail higher education through Boise State University, Eastern Oregon University, College of Southern Idaho, and Lewis - Clark State College.

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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