Eagle County · Edwards · population 7,349
Where Eagle stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 7.4% annual growth over 5 years. population shrinking 0.5% per year. rents up 45.2% in the last year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 27.4 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Eagle for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Eagle has held up across the cycle: home values at $1,018,357 with +7.4% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Eagle's population is shrinking 0.5% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — if people are leaving, the buyer pool is shrinking faster than the inventory. That eventually shows up in price.
About Eagle
Eagle is a city in Eagle County, Colorado, with an estimated population of 7,349. It anchors the Edwards metro area. The population has contracted 0.5% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Eagle is $1,018,357 as of 2026-04, down 1.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +7.4% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Eagle average $3,100 per month, up 45.2% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 66 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
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Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Eagle County right now.
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Run the numbers for Eagle
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Edwards area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
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