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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Eagle

Eagle, ID has 3 affordable and income-based rental properties with 108 total units -- a limited inventory in a city where the median rent is $1,765 per month and only 16 percent of households rent, according to the Census ACS 5-Year survey. Of the 2 properties with inspection scores on file, both rated good or excellent, suggesting well-maintained conditions for residents who do find a fit here.

3
Properties
108
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,765/mo

Affordability

Eagle has a median household income of $122,894 and a median gross rent of $1,765 per month, with renters making up just 16% of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). That combination of high market rents and a small rental market makes income-restricted housing an important resource for cost-burdened renters in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime figures for Eagle are not available in our current data. For local public safety information, the Eagle Police Department and the FBI Crime Data Explorer are good starting points. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and population.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 84 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Eagle

The assisted properties in Eagle score 84 (Very Walkable) on the Walk Score scale and 53 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Eagle is a suburban community, so most errands and commutes are likely to require a car despite the walkability score near these specific properties.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
8 schools · 2 districts

Schools

Eagle is served by 8 schools across 2 districts -- including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$122,894 median income

Cost of Living in Eagle, ID

The median household income in Eagle is $122,894 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. With a median market rent of $1,765 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), affordable housing options can be difficult to find here.

Only 16% of Eagle households rent, one of the lower renter shares in the region, which means the supply of rental housing -- including income-restricted units -- is limited. Eagle has 2 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 60 units.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

Both HUD-assisted properties in Eagle have been mapped for flood zone data, and neither falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for assisted housing in this city is low based on available FEMA flood map data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(2 of 3 scored)
90+ (1)70–89 (1)No score (1)

3 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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About Affordable Housing in Eagle, ID

Eagle is a smaller rental market, with 2 HUD-assisted properties and 60 total affordable units available to income-qualified renters. Both properties have been scored, with one rated excellent and one rated good, suggesting well-maintained options for those who qualify.

The broader rental market here is competitive. According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the citywide median rent is $1,765 per month, and only 16 percent of residents rent their homes. Affordable units in Eagle can offer meaningful relief from those market-rate costs.

Neither of the 2 mapped properties falls in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data, which is a reassuring baseline for renters evaluating long-term stability.

Eagle is served by 8 public schools across 2 districts -- including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Families can explore school assignments through the local districts directly.

According to Walk Score, Eagle scores an 84 (Very Walkable) and a bike score of 53, suggesting that day-to-day errands and some bike trips are reasonably accessible without a car.

Eligibility & how to apply

Idaho income limits (2026)Idaho public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Idaho

Helpful guides

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