Reviews & Comments
Eagle, ID
Nice quality of life -
6/23/2016Eagle 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 a city this size it's a problem. Overall, it's clean with plenty of outdoor activities and family friendly fun. Eagle is a bit stuffy and expensive but the advantages are many. If you're single or a professional couple I'd say downtown Boise, North End Boise or Eagle. If you are raising a family; Meridian or Eagle and if you prefer a bit more space and small town feel for your family; Star, Middleton or Kuna. If you want cheap land and possibly livestock; Middleton or Emmett.