At a Glance
Median Income
$81,667
$33,392 per capita
Home Value
$231,100
Zillow: $309,440
Median Rent
$897/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.2% smoking rate
How Eagar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagar a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eagar residents earn a median household income of $81,667 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,392. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagar is $231,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,440. Median rent is $897/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
25.5% of adults in Eagar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagar has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,410
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density359/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,667
Per Capita$33,392
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,100
Rent$897
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$309,440
Housing Units2,132
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation7,210 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Eagar was founded in 1871.
The median home in Eagar was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.