Cost of Living in Eagar, AZ

Population 4,410 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eagar sits on the smaller end of the Arizona city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.1% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Eagar lies roughly 145 miles east of the nearest major metro, San Tan Valley — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than San Tan Valley's $366,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 68

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Eagar

The median home value in Eagar is $231,100 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $897/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,667/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Eagar has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$231,100
24% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$383,086
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$897/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.5x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 86.5%
Renter-occupied 13.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$897
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,511/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
19.3 min
29% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
89.8%
Carpooled
8.8%
Work from home
1.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$81,667
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,392
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
56% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.9%
Graduate degree 11.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.7
Male median age 37.8
Female median age 54.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 13 — Good
99.2%
Good air days/yr
106
Max AQI recorded
65
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eagar, AZ?

Eagar has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Eagar, AZ?

The median gross rent in Eagar is $897 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eagar?

The median home value in Eagar is $231,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Eagar?

The median household income in Eagar is $81,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eagar, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Eagar is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Eagar, AZ affordable?

Yes, Eagar is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

Eagar at a Glance

Population
4,410
Median Income
$81,667
Home Value
$231,100
Median Rent
$897/mo
Unemployment
2.1%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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