Edgar offers rural living in the shadow of the White Mountains
Eager is a rural town of about 5,000 people located at the foothills of the White Mountains. Once home to the Apache people, this northeastern Arizona community is known for its outdoor and recreation access. Located within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Eager is central to many fishing lakes and streams, equestrian and hiking trails, ski and camp areas. “It’s a nice and quiet community,” says Dawna Ruiz, who is a Realtor at West USA Realty with over 10 years of experience. “People come here for the cooler weather and for the slow pace of living.”
Single-family and manufactured homes in Eager
Homes in Eager sit alongside quiet, country roads. Most properties were built after the 1950s, and the median sale price is approximately $370,000. Single-story ranch-styles and farmhouses dominate the landscape, typically selling from $220,000 to $570,000. Houses often have picket fences, and the more rural households can have sheds, chicken coops, barns or stables. Manufactured homes usually go for just under $100,000 to over $300,000.
Local parks, hiking trails and recreation areas by the White Mountains
Ramsey Park has a splash pad and a skate park, and Cowpuncher Pond is a popular fishing spot for anglers. People can also play at the ballfields by the town’s Recreation Center. Springerville Park offers additional play equipment and sports facilities. Those who enjoy hiking can explore nearby trails, including the Murray Basin Trail, the Grasslands Wildlife Trail and the Homestead Trail. “The town offers a relaxing, outdoor lifestyle, and it’s close to all the hiking and hunting areas,” Ruiz says. “Rodeo is also big, and there’s equestrian trails in the White Mountains.”
Schools in the Round Valley Unified School District
The town is served by Round Valley Unified School District. Round Valley Elementary School gets a B-plus grade from Niche and teaches students from prekindergarten through fourth grade. Round Valley Middle School has a B, and Round Valley High School rates a B-plus. The high school’s football stadium has a round dome and can seat up to 9,000, and it's the only high school stadium with a dome enclosure.
Shopping and dining options along Main Street
Dollar General, local eateries, fast-food chains and pubs are concentrated along North Main Street. Popular diners include Trailriders Family Restaurant & Bar, which serves both American and Mexican fare. Down the street, Alibertos has tacos and breakfast burritos. Grocery options include Bashas' and Safeway, which is less than 1 mile north of the area in the abutting town of Springerville. Davis Ace Hardware and additional shops and restaurants can also be found along Springerville’s Main Street.
Annual festivities in Eager
One of the town’s biggest annual celebrations is the Fourth of July Parade, which is followed by rodeo events, a tradition for more than 100 years, and a fireworks show. Eager Days celebrates the community with a fishing tournament, a skate competition, food and music.
Proximity to Phoenix and airports
Eager is accessible via Arizona state routes 260 and 101. Popular ski destination Sunrise Park Resort is about 25 miles away in Greer, and Phoenix is about 225 miles west. Located about 45 miles away, Show Low Regional Airport offers daily flights to and from Phoenix, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is about 160 miles southwest. White Mountain Regional Medical Center is in Springerville.
