Eagle Lake, Florida, is a charming small city in Polk County, nestled within the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area, with a population of approximately 3,008 as of 2020. Founded in the 1880s, the city grew around a lake named for a nesting eagle, reflecting its deep connection to the natural beauty of the Central Florida Highlands. Covering just 1.4 square miles, Eagle Lake offers a tranquil, rural atmosphere with rolling hills and a humid subtropical climate, ideal for outdoor activities like fishing, boating, and picnicking at the namesake lake or Eagle Lake Park. The city’s tight-knit community, rooted in its agricultural heritage, particularly citrus farming, fosters a welcoming environment with local amenities such as a public library, recreational facilities, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Lakeland and Winter Haven via U.S. Highway 17.

Eagle Lake currently has 93 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $319,376.33. The average annual property tax for Eagle Lake is $1,887.84.