Cost of Living in Eagle
Eagle runs genuinely, substantially more expensive than Meridian or Nampa on every cited 2026 housing figure, backed by Idaho's genuinely highest median household income among mid-size cities ($122,894).
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Learn moreHousing: genuinely the most expensive market in this Idaho batch
Eagle's May 2026 median sale price carries a real, disclosed spread ($799,000 per Redfin, $887,000 per RealtyTrac) -- well above Meridian's $538,033 average value and Nampa's $418,651.
A genuinely affluent income base
Eagle's median household income ran $122,894, ranking 1st among 18 Idaho cities with populations 10,000-50,000 -- a real, sourced confirmation of Eagle's affluent-suburb identity that helps offset the higher cost of living for many residents.
Idaho's flat income tax and Eagle's property tax
Idaho's flat 5.3% state income tax applies statewide. Eagle's property tax rate is drawn from the same 0.46%-0.59% Ada County range established for Boise and Meridian -- no independently confirmed Eagle-specific rate distinct from that range this pass.
Key takeaways
- Eagle's housing runs genuinely, substantially more expensive than Meridian or Nampa on every cited figure.
- Eagle's median household income ($122,894) ranks 1st among Idaho's mid-size cities.
- Idaho's flat 5.3% income tax applies statewide; Eagle's property tax rate falls within the established Ada County range.
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