Eagle, ID Reviews

Poor planning - 6/8/2018
So you want to move to Eagle? First thing to know is that early politicians had no clue about planning so the layout is horrible. There really is no town “center” save for a little area near city hall, which is a two lane strip maybe a mile long dotted with author repair, post office and senior center. The other areas where there is any sort of commerce are miles away and nestled between massive building material sites and trailer parks. Of course you can always go to Meridian where all the commerce is--which brings me to the traffic.

Traffic is a nightmare. Good luck getting around during peak hours. Don't let anyone tell you any different. On the main roads in eagle, meridian and boise traffic backs up for miles, total gridlock. There is only one small freeway and it is 30-40 min from Eagle. If you have to commute to boise you'll be commuting through garden city on surface streets sitting in traffic in run down areas staring at used car lots and old bars. Believe Read More

Nice quality of life - 6/23/2016
Eagle is a nice area but completely inflated home prices for what you get. While maybe the prices seem like a steal if you're moving from expensive cities, it's absolutely too much for this area and the standard economy. Weather averages aren't very accurate. The area hits the low 100s in June & July with Dec & Jan lows often in the teens, sometimes down to single digits. Granted, these extremes only last for a short span during mid summer and mid winter, it is important to be aware of the huge shift in highs and lows for people who aren't expecting such drastic temps. Great schools, nice people, clean little town. Close to Meridian with plenty family friendly activities, a bit far from downtown if you want to experience drinks and night life. Boise is still lacking a great music scene/night life but I think this will slowly grow into something better with the influx of others moving in. Traffic is annoying due to poor design and planning for growth, nothing like a major city but for Read More

Annual snowfall data in Eagle, ID - 1/27/2016
There appears to be an error in the data presenting the average annual snowfall for Eagle, ID. I have checked several sources, and it appears there is usually a total annual snowfall of approximately 20 inches. Sperling's states that the annual snowfall is 56 inches which is grossly inaccurate. My wife and I have lived in Eagle for four years, and the annual snowfall has not even reached 20 inches in any of those years.

The occasional winter inversions definitely make days gloomy at times, but most of the time Eagle sees plenty of sunshine all year long. The rain and snow often comes during the night. Because the snow usually doesn't last long before it melts away, when it does come several inches at a time, the neighborhood streets may remain slick and icy for a week, making driving a bit challenging, although that only seems to happen two or three times each winter.

Eagle temperatures improve rapidly from January through March, with highs in January Read More

Reviews of Idaho - 8/10/2009
Here you go:

First - The "grown in Idaho" which are few... don't like "outsiders". They fail to realize that outsiders have brought jobs and wealth to many. (Farmers sold land for millions...to developers.) Idaho has a cyclical economy. Unemployment is typically stable except in Gem county. What the State fights to do (bring in jobs) the "grown in Idaho" criticize. Jobs require some to come from out of state.

Second - Eagle is a beautiful place to live. I would hope that it is because of the "grown in Idaho" influence. The small town atmosphere and I see no race issues (in this area...not all of Idaho). I also hope that Eagle is maintained in the way it was intended. Those that vote and have a say need to say if they don't like it and influence others not to change. (Not use horrible language and act out against "outsiders".)

Open minds do exist here. No one should be drunk driving...pay for a taxi it isn't that much when you consider Read More

Pros and Cons - 12/26/2008
We moved to the Boise area about a year ago via Las Vegas, but are originally from the California coast (lived there for 30 yrs) My fiance and I are in our late 30's and work from home, so we have not had the opportunity to experience the work force or pay scale.
Pros of living in Eagle
1. Low cost of housing, beautiful well built homes on acerage for under a million
2. Low crime rate (but home invasions seem to be on the up swing)
3. Friendly people
4. Beautiful seasonal changes and scenary
5. Lovely parks and walk ways especially the green belt
6. Great outdoor activities
7. In shape people, (we have found that most everyone in our neighborhood runs, bikes, hikes, skis or does something athletic which we love to do as well)

Cons of living in Eagle
1. To far from the action in Boise/ no tolerance for drinking and driving (which is good don't get me wrong but $$$ to take a cab if you plan to have some drinks)
2. Read More

Boise Idaho - 2/29/2008
Those who have lived here longer say this past winter was unusually cold and the snow fall was unusually high. If so, I look forward to another winter before passing judgement because this one reminded me of living in the mid-west. Snow fell almost every day during January and into the middle of February, but most uncomfortable was the morning temperatures which were typically below freezing. While the temperatures increased during the day causing the snow to melt, it wasn't until late afternoon. The air quality last summer was surprisingly poor, but again, those who have lived here longer say that too was unusual. Inversions were common and the air quality was so bad I could actually taste the air. So far, I am unimpressed with the climate here. The one plus is the low humidity. I suffer from a respiratory condition and find the dry air to be Read More