Eagle is a small town of 100 in Michigan, with a median household income of $88,750
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eagle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eagle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eagle city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.8
Eagle's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eagle costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eagle, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eagle's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
41.5 /100k
Property Crime
218.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eagle is served primarily by Grand Ledge Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eagle, MI
National Avg
School District
Grand Ledge Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eagle sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Eagle's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eagle roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Eagle's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 218.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eagle are operated by Grand Ledge Public Schools.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eagle, MI has a population of 100, a median household income of $88,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Eagle averages 30.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches
with about 37.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Eagle, Michigan is 100 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eagle: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $88,750, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eagle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
