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SCHEDULE III (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances $ 453,776us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances [1],[2]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 342,914us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand [1],[2]      
Buildings and Improvements 944,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements [1],[2]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 787,232us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts [1],[2]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 350,071us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand [1],[2]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,724,875us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements [1],[2]      
Total 2,074,946us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue [1],[2],[3] 1,927,326us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue [3] 1,768,032us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue [3] 1,662,593us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
Accumulated Depreciation 600,526us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation [1],[2] 550,113us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 496,247us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation 451,805us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
Year Constructed 1998      
Industrial [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 449,476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 280,801us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 944,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 669,372us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 283,116us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
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= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,611,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Total 1,894,973us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 600,287us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= egp_IndustrialMember
[4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | 56th Street Commerce Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 843us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,567us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,146us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
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= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 843us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,713us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 8,556us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 5,278us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
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= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftySixthStreetCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1993 [4]      
Year Constructed 1981/86/97 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Jetport Commerce Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,591us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,029us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 13,195us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= egp_TampaMember
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= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 7,202us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JetportCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1993-99 [4]      
Year Constructed 1974-85 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Westport Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,309us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 7,289us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,099us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1994 [4]      
Year Constructed 1983/87 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Benjamin Distribution Center I and II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 843us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 883us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,284us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,323us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1996 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Benjamin Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 407us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,503us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 407us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 2,381us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
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= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,452us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenjaminDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1988 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Palm River Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,625us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,030us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 8,220us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,102us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/98 [4]      
Year Constructed 1990/97/98 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Palm River North I and III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,005us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,688us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,005us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,963us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 7,968us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,705us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIAndIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Palm River North II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 634us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 634us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,433us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,146us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverNorthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/98 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Palm River South I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,412us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,504us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2005 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Palm River South II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,360us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,015us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,848us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PalmRiverSouthIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Walden Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 337us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 337us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,105us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,818us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/98 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Walden Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,738us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 932us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,135us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,385us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaldenDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,126us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,364us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,109us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 8,599us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,237us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 647us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 647us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,296us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,000us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 556us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,061us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 3,617us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 941us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 805us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 805us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,132us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 7,937us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,064us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center V [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 724us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,816us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,540us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,764us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center VI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,039us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 812us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,681us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,160us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center IX [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 780us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,763us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,543us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 917us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center A [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,428us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 185us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,428us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 1,613us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 346us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Oak Creek Distribution Center B [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,485us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,485us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 1,712us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 334us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekDistributionCenterBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Airport Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,257us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,858us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,115us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,327us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Westlake Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,122us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 9,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 10,453us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,577us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1998/99 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Expressway Commerce Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,346us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 915us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,374us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 7,289us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,785us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [4]      
Year Constructed 2004 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Expressway Commerce Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,013us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,247us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,013us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,630us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,643us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,643us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExpresswayCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Silo Bend Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 4,131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 27,497us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 954us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 4,131us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 28,451us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 32,582us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,305us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SiloBendDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 1987/90 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Tampa East Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 53us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 791us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,811us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,602us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 736us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaEastDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 1984 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Tampa West Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,139us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,502us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 866us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,139us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 9,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 11,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,245us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TampaWestDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 1975/93/94 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Tampa [Member] | Madison Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 495us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,779us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 254us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 495us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 3,528us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 389us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TampaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Chancellor Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,711us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 241us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 291us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,952us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 2,243us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,064us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChancellorCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996/97 [4]      
Year Constructed 1996/97 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Exchange Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,049us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,463us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,066us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,944us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1994 [4]      
Year Constructed 1975 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Exchange Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 945us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 298us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 1,543us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 612us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [4]      
Year Constructed 1976 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Exchange Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 997us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,396us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 1,716us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 741us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExchangeDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [4]      
Year Constructed 1980 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunbelt Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,745us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 12,587us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 7,361us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunbeltDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1989/97/98 [4]      
Year Constructed 1974/87/97/98 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | John Young Commerce Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 497us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 497us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 3,811us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,690us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/98 [4]      
Year Constructed 1997/98 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | John Young Commerce Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,524us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,312us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_JohnYoungCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Altamonte Commerce Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,498us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,661us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,498us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,135us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,633us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,366us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1980/82 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Altamonte Commerce Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 745us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,140us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 745us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,503us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,776us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AltamonteCommerceCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 1975 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunport Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,977us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 555us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,648us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 3,203us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,297us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunport Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,271us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,328us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,071us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunport Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,121us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,532us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,814us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 2002 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunport Center IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 642us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,985us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,742us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 2004 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunport Center V [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,509us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,145us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,404us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,374us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 2005 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Sunport Center VI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,434us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,434us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,106us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,095us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SunportCenterViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,081us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,421us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,417us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,759us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,887us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 547us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 547us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,971us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 506us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,561us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 506us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,561us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Total 5,067us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,448us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2006 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park V [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,015us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,284us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 382us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,284us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Total 4,666us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,696us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2006 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park VI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 571us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,182us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 571us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,182us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,753us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,347us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park VII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 520us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 520us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,853us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,736us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park VIII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,874us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,413us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge Commerce Park XII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 16,930us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 16,930us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 18,955us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,268us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeCommerceParkXiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge IX [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,869us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 601us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge XI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,870us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,383us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 398us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Orlando [Member] | Southridge X [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,826us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,826us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,240us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 231us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_OrlandoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthridgeXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Deerwood Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,147us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,886us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,147us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,832us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,333us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DeerwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1989 [4]      
Year Constructed 1978 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Phillips Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,961us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 8,619us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,686us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_PhillipsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1994 [4]      
Year Constructed 1984/95 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Lake Pointe Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 12,218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 3,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,366us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 13,816us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Total 17,258us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Accumulated Depreciation 9,289us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakePointeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[6]      
Year Acquired 1993 [4],[6]      
Year Constructed 1986/87 [4],[6]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Ellis Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,087us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 540us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 9,140us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,027us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EllisDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1977 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Westside Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 12,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,889us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 17,289us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 18,459us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 9,114us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestsideDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1984 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | 12th Street Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 841us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,429us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,270us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 906us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TwelfthStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 1985 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Beach Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,899us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 615us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 476us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,514us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 2,990us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,203us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeachCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Jacksonville [Member] | Interstate Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,879us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,563us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,879us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 9,142us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,144us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonvilleMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 1990 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Linpro Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,453us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,885us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LinproCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Cypress Creek Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,700us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,165us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 4,165us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,565us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CypressCreekBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Lockhart Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,489us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,655us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,144us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,577us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockhartDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Interstate Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 485us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 783us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 485us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,435us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 3,920us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,038us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1988 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Executive Airport Commerce Ctr [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 8,419us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,101us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 9,958us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Total 11,949us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,981us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ExecutiveAirportCommerceCtrMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2001 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2004/06 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Sample 95 Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,202us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,825us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 14,027us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 6,857us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Sample95BusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996/98 [4]      
Year Constructed 1990/99 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Blue Heron Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 975us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,626us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 975us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,352us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,084us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Blue Heron Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 884us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 809us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,031us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 6,416us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,121us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2004 [4]      
Year Constructed 1988 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach area [Member] | Blue Heron Distribution Center III        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 3,113us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 633us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortLauderdalePalmBeachAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BlueHeronIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2004 [4]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Myers [Member] | SunCoast Commerce Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,768us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,679us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,346us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Myers [Member] | SunCoast Commerce Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 911us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,952us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,935us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 5,863us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,547us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Fort Myers [Member] | SunCoast Commerce Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,720us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,376us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,763us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,333us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Total 8,096us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,462us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FortMyersMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[4]      
Year Acquired 2006 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Francisco area [Member] | Wiegman Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 10,163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,197us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,788us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,836us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,513us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Total 12,821us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Accumulated Depreciation 5,234us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4],[8]      
Year Constructed 1986/87 [4],[8]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Francisco area [Member] | Wiegman Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,579us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,316us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,579us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,318us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 6,897us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 303us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WiegmanDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Francisco area [Member] | Huntwood Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 17,083us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 3,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Buildings and Improvements 15,368us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Buildings and Improvements 17,692us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Total 21,534us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Accumulated Depreciation 9,007us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HuntwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[8]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4],[8]      
Year Constructed 1988 [4],[8]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Francisco area [Member] | San Clemente Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,004us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 852us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 3,749us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,489us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SanClementeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1978 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Francisco area [Member] | Yosemite Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,058us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,022us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,080us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 8,339us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,003us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanFranciscoAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_YosemiteDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1974/87 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Kingsview Industrial Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,812us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,573us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 615us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,188us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 3,831us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,652us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KingsviewIndustrialCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1980 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Dominguez Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 8,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,006us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 9,195us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 11,201us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,930us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_DominguezDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1977 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Main Street Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,606us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 787us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,606us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,890us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 6,496us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,401us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MainStreetDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Walnut Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,848us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,885us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,274us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,170us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,885us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 9,329us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,294us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WalnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1966/90 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Washington Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,281us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 658us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 7,194us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,688us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WashingtonDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1996/97 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Chino Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,489us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,175us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,623us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,544us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Total 14,342us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 6,509us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChinoDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 1980 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Industry Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 18,039us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 10,230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 12,373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,970us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 10,230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 14,343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 24,573us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 7,013us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1959 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Industry Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,096us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition (157)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,855us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 2,855us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,854us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_IndustryDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1992 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Chestnut Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,674us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,674us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,674us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 5,348us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,630us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChestnutBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Los Angeles Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,393us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 9,756us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,837us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LosAngelesCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Los Angeles area [Member] | Ramona Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 3,761us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,761us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 9,512us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 13us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LosAngelesAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RamonaDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 2014 [4]      
Year Constructed 1984 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Santa Barbara [Member] | University Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 5,517us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 22,067us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,095us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 5,519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 27,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 32,679us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 14,436us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_UniversityBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4]      
Year Constructed 1987/88 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Santa Barbara [Member] | Castilian Research Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,410us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Total 8,969us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,264us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SantaBarbaraMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CastilianResearchCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | Fresno [Member] | Shaw Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 13,672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,627us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,532us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,465us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Buildings and Improvements 16,159us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Total 18,624us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Accumulated Depreciation 9,101us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_FresnoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShawCommerceCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[9]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4],[9]      
Year Constructed 1978/81/87 [4],[9]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Diego [Member] | Eastlake Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,160us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 3,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,888us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,732us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,046us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Total 11,666us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,567us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastlakeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 1989 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | CALIFORNIA [Member] | San Diego [Member] | Ocean View Corporate Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 10,019us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 6,577us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 539us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 6,577us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Total 14,221us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,881us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanDiegoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OceanViewCorporateCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CA
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2010 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2005 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Interstate Distribution Center I and II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,019us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,941us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,403us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 9,090us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 5,312us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1988 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1978 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Interstate Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,322us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,008us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,988us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 3,507us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,528us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1979 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Interstate Distribution Center IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,481us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,886us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,302us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,217us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2004 [4]      
Year Constructed 2002 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Interstate Distribution Center V, VI, VII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,667us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,106us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,294us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,824us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Total 7,224us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,903us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateDistributionCenterVViAndViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2009 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 1979/80/81 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Venture Warehouses [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,041us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,762us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 7,613us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,354us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_VentureWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1988 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1979 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Stemmons Circle [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 1,998us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,014us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 363us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 3,017us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,612us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_StemmonsCircleMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1977 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Ambassador Row Warehouses [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 675us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,041us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,716us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,689us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmbassadorRowWarehousesMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1958/65 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | North Stemmons II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 583us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 435us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 150us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,018us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 1,168us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 460us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [4]      
Year Constructed 1971 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | North Stemmons III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 380us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,066us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 48us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 380us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,114us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 2,494us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 507us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 1974 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Shady Trail Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 635us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 857us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 635us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,478us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,113us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,816us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ShadyTrailDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Valwood Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 4,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 34,405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,364us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 4,361us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 35,769us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 40,130us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,300us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986/87/97/98 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Dallas [Member] | Northfield Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 12,471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 50,713us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 377us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 12,471us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 51,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 63,561us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,542us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DallasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthfieldDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2013 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999-2001/03/04/08 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Ten West Crossing 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 609us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 613us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,345us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,958us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 212us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Northwest Point Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,659us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,243us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,299us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 11,542us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 6,519us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthwestPointBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 1994 [4]      
Year Constructed 1984/85 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Lockwood Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 749us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,985us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 749us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,429us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 8,178us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,004us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LockwoodDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1968/69 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | West Loop Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,040us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 905us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,383us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 905us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,707us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 7,612us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,942us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestLoopDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/2000 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1980 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 1 and 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,186us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,893us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,285us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,178us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Total 7,838us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,008us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr1And2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 1996 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 3, 4 and 5 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,123us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,025us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,536us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 8,561us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,860us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr34And5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 6 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,179us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,423us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 425us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,865us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 3,290us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,598us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 7 and 8 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,227us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,139us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 680us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 9,403us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,661us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr7And8Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 9 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,462us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,355us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 800us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,939us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 6,739us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,364us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr9Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 10 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,779us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 327us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,106us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 6,039us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,074us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr10Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2001 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 11 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,764us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,191us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 638us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,955us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,593us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,344us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr11Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 12 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,419us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,806us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,146us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,413us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr12Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2002 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 13 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,569us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,919us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,201us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,718us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2002 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 14 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 722us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,164us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,886us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,528us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2003 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 15 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,047us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,863us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,863us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 6,594us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,756us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr15Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 16 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,659us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,248us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,392us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Total 5,911us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,531us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 2005 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 17 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,945us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,730us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,103us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,074us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2004 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 18 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,512us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 323us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,763us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 2,086us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 690us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 1995 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 19 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,511us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,256us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 373us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,172us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Total 3,545us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,706us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr19Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4],[6]      
Year Constructed 2004 [4],[6]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 20 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,008us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,948us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,008us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,255us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Total 4,263us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,657us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr20Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4],[6]      
Year Constructed 2004 [4],[6]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 21 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,587us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,474us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Total 3,910us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,093us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr21Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 2000/03 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 22 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,945us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,362us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 4,798us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,549us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr22Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 23 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,251us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,026us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,026us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Total 7,936us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,187us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr23Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 24 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,473us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,473us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 6,310us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,911us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr24Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 25 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,676us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 508us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,676us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,184us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,036us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr25Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 26 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,564us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,194us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,194us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 3,639us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 898us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr26Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 27 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,801us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,181us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr27Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 28 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,259us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,075us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 4,625us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 960us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr28Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 29 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,466us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 782us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,138us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,946us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 4,920us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 934us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr29Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 30 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,702us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 981us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,222us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,452us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 6,674us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,532us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtr30Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr31a Member        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,910us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,594us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 774us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31AMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2011 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 32 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,225us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,519us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,218us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Total 6,744us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 618us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr32Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | America Plaza [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,177us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 662us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,660us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 987us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 662us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,647us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 6,309us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,973us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericaPlazaMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1996 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Central Green Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,031us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 130us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 4,727us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,091us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentralGreenDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1998 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Glenmont Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,359us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,506us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,667us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 9,603us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,592us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_GlenmontBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1999/2000 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Techway Southwest I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 729us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,045us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 6,774us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,024us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Techway Southwest II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,908us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,689us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,971us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Total 5,521us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,065us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[6]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4],[6]      
Year Constructed 2004 [4],[6]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Techway Southwest III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,785us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,570us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 751us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 6,167us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,241us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Techway Southwest IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,372us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,670us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 674us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 6,205us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,532us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TechwaySouthwestIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 458us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,712us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,686us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 458us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,398us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 7,856us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,406us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 1,973us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 415us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,799us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 3,214us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,019us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,181us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,093us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,093us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 3,553us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,140us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,144us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,034us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 460us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,034us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 3,494us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,127us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing V [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,835us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 701us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 5,443us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,567us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing VI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,287us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 618us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,017us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Total 6,635us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,311us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing VII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,279us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,859us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Total 6,624us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,649us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing VIII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 721us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,576us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 721us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,576us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,297us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 703us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingViiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2011 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing IX [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 2,531us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 193us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingIxMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr 31B [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 546us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 546us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,890us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 310us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtr31BMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 33 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,166us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,166us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 9,026us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 543us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston33Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 34 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,338us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 439us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,338us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,777us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 219us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston34Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 35 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 340us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,475us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 2,815us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 131us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston35Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 36 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 685us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,536us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 274us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston36Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 37 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 759us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 6,810us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 188us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston37Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 38 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,053us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,246us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,053us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,246us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 8,299us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 383us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston38Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | World Houston 40 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,072us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 9,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,072us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 9,213us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 10,285us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 83us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston40Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 2014 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Ten West Crossing 4 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 694us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,390us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 699us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,084us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 111us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2014 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Ten West Crossing 5 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,829us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 940us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,822us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 6,762us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 73us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing5Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2014 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | West Road II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 981us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 981us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,217us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 6,198us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 46us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2014 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing X [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,871us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,871us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,604us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 329us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Beltway Crossing XI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 690us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,101us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 690us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,101us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,791us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 208us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BeltwayCrossingXiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Ten West Crossing 1 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 566us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,980us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 3,546us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 197us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Houston [Member] | Ten West Crossing 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 829us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,384us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 833us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,380us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,213us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 191us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_HoustonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | El Paso [Member] | Butterfield Trail [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 20,725us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,629us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 28,354us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 28,354us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 15,891us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ButterfieldTrailMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 1987/95 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | El Paso [Member] | Rojas Commerce Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,956us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,659us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,925us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 900us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Total 7,484us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,544us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RojasCommerceParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[12],[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [12],[4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [12],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | El Paso [Member] | Americas Ten Business Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,778us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,159us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 526us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,937us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,463us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,034us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_ElPasoMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2001 [4]      
Year Constructed 2003 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Alamo Downs Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 5,495us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,338us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,197us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,535us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Total 8,877us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,745us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoDownsDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 2004 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 1986/2002 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Arion Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 25,391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 4,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 31,432us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,445us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 4,143us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 36,877us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Total 41,020us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 14,727us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArionBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 1988-2000/06 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Arion 14 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,364us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 423us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 423us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,397us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Total 3,820us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,133us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion14Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Arion 16 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,594us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 427us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 427us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,493us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Total 3,920us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 944us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion16Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Arion 17 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,835us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 616us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Total 4,580us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,774us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion17Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Arion 18 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 1,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,324us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Total 2,742us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 886us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Arion18Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Wetmore Business Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 9,288us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,804us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,835us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,494us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 13,639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 15,133us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 5,877us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmoreBusinessCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 1998/99 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Wetmore Phase II, Building A [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,379us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,379us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 3,791us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,267us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2006 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Wetmore Phase II, Building B [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,874us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 505us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 505us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,574us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 4,079us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,126us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingBMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2006 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Wetmore Phase II, Building C [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,089us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 546us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,838us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 546us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,838us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 4,384us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 621us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingCMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2006 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Wetmore Phase II, Building D [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 6,045us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,524us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Total 8,580us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,767us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WetmorePhaseIiBuildingDMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2006 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Fairgrounds Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 7,273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,209us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,997us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,206us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Total 11,850us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,996us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FairgroundsBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 1985/86 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Rittiman Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,083us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 275us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,083us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,924us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 8,007us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 722us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RittimanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Thousand Oaks I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 607us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 607us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 4,893us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 398us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaksIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Thousand Oaks 2 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 794us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 794us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,719us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,513us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 405us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2012 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | San Antonio [Member] | Thousand Oaks 3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 772us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,457us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 772us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,457us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 5,229us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 149us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_SanAntonioMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Austin [Member] | Colorado Crossing Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 4,602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 19,757us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 61us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 4,602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 19,818us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Total 24,420us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 625us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_AustinMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ColoradoCrossingDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[4]      
Year Acquired 2014 [4]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,349us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 895us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 837us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,244us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 5,081us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,395us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4]      
Year Constructed 1971 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 161us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 455us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 643us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 1,098us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 395us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1971 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 775us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 531us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 775us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,273us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,048us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,189us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 1983 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 380us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,652us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 783us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 380us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,435us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 2,815us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,310us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 1986 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park V [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 353us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,090us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 353us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,210us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 1,563us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 607us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [4]      
Year Constructed 1980 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park VI [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,044us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,855us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 636us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 599us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,491us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Total 3,090us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,289us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 2002 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 1979 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Broadway Industrial Park VII [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 650us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 450us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 770us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 1,220us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 96us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BroadwayIndustrialParkViiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Kyrene Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,453us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,490us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 7,330us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,344us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1981/2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Southpark Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 918us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,738us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 918us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,359us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 4,277us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,395us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthparkDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2001 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Santan 10 Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,336us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,647us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 282us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 846us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,929us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Total 3,775us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,239us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 2001 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 2005 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Santan 10 Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,106us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,088us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,088us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Total 6,207us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,813us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Santan10DistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 2004 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 2007 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Metro Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,708us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,927us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 13,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 15,720us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 8,645us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1996 [4]      
Year Constructed 1977/79 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | 35th Avenue Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 412us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,211us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,360us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThirtyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1967 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | 51st Avenue Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,029us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 805us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,834us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,134us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,684us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFirstAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1987 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | East University Distribution Center I and II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,600us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,482us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,350us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,120us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,832us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Total 6,952us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,229us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIAndIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 1987/89 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | East University Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 698us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 99us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 444us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 797us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 1,241us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 156us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_EastUniversityDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2010 [4]      
Year Constructed 1981 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | 55th Avenue Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 912us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,717us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 919us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 917us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Total 5,548us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,652us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FiftyFifthAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 1987 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Interstate Commons Dist Ctr I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,632us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,295us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 6,093us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,619us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1988 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Interstate Commons Dist Ctr II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,448us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 320us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,189us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,292us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Interstate Commons Dist Ctr III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,977us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 242us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,977us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,219us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 779us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterstateCommonsDistCtrIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2000 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Airport Commons [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,240us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,000us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,750us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,309us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommonsMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2003 [4]      
Year Constructed 1971 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | 40th Avenue Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,742us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 703us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 703us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,028us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Total 6,731us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,470us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_FortiethAvenueDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2004 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Sky Harbor Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 5,839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 21,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 5,839us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 21,205us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 27,044us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,974us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarborBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2006 [4]      
Year Constructed 2008 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Phoenix Area [Member] | Chandler Freeways [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 7,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,525us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 8,906us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 212us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_PhoenixAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ChandlerFreewaysMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2012 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Tucson [Member] | Country Club I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,420us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 506us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,564us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,173us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 693us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,550us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Total 6,243us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,177us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4],[6]      
Year Acquired 1997/2003 [4],[6]      
Year Constructed 1994/2003 [4],[6]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Tucson [Member] | Country Club II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,381us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 37us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 442us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,418us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,860us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 978us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Tucson [Member] | Country Club III and IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,407us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 11,771us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,575us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 13,178us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,864us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CountryClubIiiAndIvMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 2009 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Tucson [Member] | Airport Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,672us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,103us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,221us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 7,324us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,395us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1995 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Tucson [Member] | Southpointe Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,950us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,932us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 6,932us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,752us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SouthpointeDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 1999 [4]      
Year Constructed 1989 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Tucson [Member] | Benan Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 707us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,842us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 626us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 707us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,468us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Total 3,175us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,212us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_TucsonMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_BenanDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[4]      
Year Acquired 2005 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | NorthPark Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 14,731us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 15,932us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,578us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,758us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 19,510us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Total 22,268us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 7,072us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthparkBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[10],[4]      
Year Acquired 2006 [10],[4]      
Year Constructed 1987-89 [10],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Lindbergh Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,401us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 332us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,733us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 4,203us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,261us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LindberghBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001/03 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Commerce Park I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,522us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 765us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,974us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Total 5,739us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,541us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark1Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 1983 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Commerce Park II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 1,424us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 335us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 266us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 335us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,869us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Total 2,204us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 396us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2010 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 1987 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Commerce Park III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,344us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,225us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 845us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 558us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,070us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Total 3,628us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 593us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CommercePark3Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2010 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 1981 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Nations Ford Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 13,944us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 3,924us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 16,171us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,627us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,924us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 18,798us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Total 22,722us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 6,962us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NationsFordBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[11],[4]      
Year Acquired 2007 [11],[4]      
Year Constructed 1989/94 [11],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Airport Commerce Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,136us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,248us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,454us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,384us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 12,838us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,948us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenter2Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2001/02 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Interchange Park I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 986us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,949us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 472us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 986us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 8,421us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 9,407us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,988us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 1989 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Interchange Park II Acquisition [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,456us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 55us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 746us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,511us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 2,257us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 70us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeParkIIAcquisitionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2013 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Ridge Creek Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,284us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 13,163us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 779us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,284us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 13,942us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 15,226us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,933us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2006 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Ridge Creek Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 10,753us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 3,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,497us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,115us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,033us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 13,612us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Total 16,645us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,183us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2003 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Ridge Creek Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,459us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,147us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 380us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,459us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,527us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 13,986us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 265us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RidgeCreekDistributionCenterIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2014 [4]      
Year Constructed 2013 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Waterford Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,392us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 470us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 654us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,862us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 4,516us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 751us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WaterfordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2008 [4]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Lakeview Business [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,391us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,392us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,068us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 336us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,392us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,404us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Total 6,796us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 739us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LakeviewBusinessMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2011 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 1996 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Charlotte [Member] | Steele Creek I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 993us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,301us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,010us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,284us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Total 5,294us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 174us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_CharlotteMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[4]      
Year Acquired 2013 [4]      
Year Constructed 2014 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | LOUISIANA | New Orleans [Member] | Elmwood Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,337us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,085us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 10,422us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Total 13,283us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 6,802us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ElmwoodBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1979 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | LOUISIANA | New Orleans [Member] | Riverbend Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,592us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 17,623us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,669us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,592us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 23,292us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Total 25,884us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 11,855us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_NewOrleansMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RiverbendBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_LA
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1984 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | COLORADO [Member] | Denver [Member] | Rampart Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,913us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,861us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,438us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,023us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,299us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Total 6,322us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 3,717us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 1988 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 1987 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | COLORADO [Member] | Denver [Member] | Rampart Distribution Center II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 2,704us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,977us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,162us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 230us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,139us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Total 4,369us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,524us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 1996/97 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 1996/97 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | COLORADO [Member] | Denver [Member] | Rampart Distribution Center III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 3,948us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,098us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,884us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,396us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,098us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,280us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Total 6,378us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 2,581us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartDistributionCenterIiiMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[4]      
Year Acquired 1997/98 [13],[4]      
Year Constructed 1999 [13],[4]      
Industrial [Member] | COLORADO [Member] | Denver [Member] | Concord Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,030us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 414us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,051us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,187us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Total 6,238us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,641us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ConcordDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[5]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4],[5]      
Year Constructed 2000 [4],[5]      
Industrial [Member] | COLORADO [Member] | Denver [Member] | Centennial Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,062us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,319us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,697us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 750us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,016us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Total 5,766us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,393us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_DenverMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_CentennialParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[4],[7]      
Year Acquired 2007 [4],[7]      
Year Constructed 1990 [4],[7]      
Industrial [Member] | NEVADA [Member] | Las Vegas [Member] | Arville Distribution Center [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 4,933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,094us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 314us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 4,933us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,408us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Total 10,341us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,354us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_LasVegasMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ArvilleDistributionCenterMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NV
[4]      
Year Acquired 2009 [4]      
Year Constructed 1997 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | MISSISSIPPI [Member] | Jackson area [Member] | Interchange Business Park [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,007us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,786us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 343us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 7,793us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Total 8,136us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,576us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_InterchangeBusinessParkMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Year Acquired 1997 [4]      
Year Constructed 1981 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | MISSISSIPPI [Member] | Jackson area [Member] | Tower Automotive [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 9,958us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,215us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 17us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 11,156us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Total 11,173us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4,034us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TowerAutomotiveMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Year Acquired 2001 [4]      
Year Constructed 2002 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | MISSISSIPPI [Member] | Jackson area [Member] | Metro Airport Commerce Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,479us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,012us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 303us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,491us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Total 2,794us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,376us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_JacksonAreaMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[4]      
Year Acquired 2001 [4]      
Year Constructed 2003 [4]      
Industrial [Member] | TENNESSEE [Member] | Memphis [Member] | Air Park Distribution Center I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,916us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,426us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 250us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,342us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Total 3,592us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Accumulated Depreciation 1,734us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ invest_InvestmentGeographicRegionAxis
= egp_MemphisMember
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirParkDistributionCenterIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TN
[4]      
Year Acquired 1998 [4]      
Year Constructed 1975 [4]      
Industrial Development [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 62,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 117,860us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 66,955us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 113,018us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Total 179,973us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 239us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
[14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Oak Creek land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,946us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,375us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,936us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 5,311us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_OakCreekLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2005 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Madison II & III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 624us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,056us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 3,680us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonIIIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Madison land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 565us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 308us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 873us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MadisonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Horizon I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,121us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 991us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,121us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 7,112us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2008 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Horizon II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,111us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,111us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,549us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 7,660us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 43us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2008 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | Horizon land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 11,248us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 12,603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 11,248us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 12,603us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 23,851us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_HorizonLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2008/09 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | FLORIDA [Member] | SunCoast land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 10,892us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 11,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,754us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Total 17,858us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SuncoastLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_FL
[14]      
Year Acquired 2006 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | North Stemmons land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 537us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 537us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 276us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 813us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_NorthStemmonsLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2001 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | ParkView 1-3 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,663us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,413us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 4,076us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkView13Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2014 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | ParkView Commerce Center land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 400us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 405us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements (5)us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 400us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ParkViewCommerceCenterlandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2014 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Valwood land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 20us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 416us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 20us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 436us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ValwoodLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | World Houston 39 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 620us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,436us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 5,056us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston39Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2011 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | World Houston 41 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,697us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 649us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,697us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 5,346us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHouston41Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2011 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,082us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,628us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,082us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 2,710us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonInternationalBusinessCtrLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2000/06 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | World Houston Intl Business Ctr land-expansion [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 4,069us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,840us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 7,479us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,430us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 9,909us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WorldHoustonIntlBusinessCtrLandExpansionMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2011 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Ten West Crossing 6 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 640us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,602us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 644us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,598us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 4,242us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 10us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Ten West Crossing 7 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 584us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,586us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 589us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,581us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 3,170us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossing7Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Ten West Crossing land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,127us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 639us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,135us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 631us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 1,766us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_TenWestCrossingLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Lee Road land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,989us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,119us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 3,723us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,385us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 5,108us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_LeeRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2007 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | West Road I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 621us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,656us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 4,277us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 4us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | West Road III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,268us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 597us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,268us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 3,865us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadIIIDomain
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | West Road land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,104us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,113us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,105us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,112us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 2,217us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_WestRoadLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Americas Ten Business Center II and III land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,365us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,079us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 2,444us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AmericasTenBusinessCenterIiAndIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2001 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Alamo Ridge I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 623us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 4,852us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 623us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 4,852us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 5,475us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2007 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Alamo Ridge II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 402us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,964us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 3,366us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2007 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Alamo Ridge land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,263us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,559us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,262us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,560us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 2,822us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AlamoRidgeLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2007 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | TEXAS [Member] | Thousand Oaks 4 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 753us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 753us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,190us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Total 2,943us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_ThousandOaks4Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_TX
[14]      
Year Acquired 2013 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Airport Distribution Center II land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 117us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Total 417us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportDistributionCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Year Acquired 2000 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Kyrene Land Member        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,180us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 1,283us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Total 3,463us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_KyreneLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Year Acquired 2011 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Kyrene 202 I [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 653us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,286us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Total 5,939us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 7us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Year Acquired 2011 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Kyrene 202 II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,022us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 387us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,022us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Total 3,409us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_Kyrene202IIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Year Acquired 2011 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | ARIZONA [Member] | Sky Harbor 6 [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 813us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 807us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 813us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Total 1,620us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SkyHarbor6Member
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_AZ
[14]      
Year Acquired 2014 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Steele Creek II [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 941us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 3,982us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 957us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 3,966us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Total 4,923us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 64us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Year Acquired 2013 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Steele Creek III [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 1,464us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 5,856us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 1,469us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 5,851us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Total 7,320us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 47us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIIIMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Year Acquired 2013 [14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Steele Creek IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 684us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 2,776us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 687us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 2,773us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Total 3,460us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreekIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Year Acquired 2013 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Steele Creek land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 2,518us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 939us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 2,529us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 928us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Total 3,457us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_SteeleCreeklandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Year Acquired 2013/14 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | NORTH CAROLINA [Member] | Airport Commerce Center III land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 855us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 855us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 671us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Total 1,526us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_AirportCommerceCenterIiiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_NC
[14]      
Year Acquired 2008 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | COLORADO [Member] | Rampart IV [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 4,300us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 590us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 6,357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 590us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 6,357us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Total 6,947us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_RampartIVMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_CO
[13],[14]      
Year Acquired 2012 [13],[14]      
Year Constructed 2014 [13],[14]      
Industrial Development [Member] | MISSISSIPPI [Member] | Metro Airport Commerce Center II land [Member]        
Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Encumbrances 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationAmountOfEncumbrances
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Initial Cost to the Company [Abstract]        
Land 307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 0us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationInitialCostOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Costs Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition 399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCostsCapitalizedSubsequentToAcquisitionCarryingCosts
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Gross Amount at which Carried at Close of Period [Abstract]        
Land 307us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfLand
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Buildings and Improvements 399us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationCarryingAmountOfBuildingsAndImprovements
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Total 706us-gaap_RealEstateGrossAtCarryingValue
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Accumulated Depreciation $ 0us-gaap_RealEstateAccumulatedDepreciation
/ us-gaap_InvestmentTypeAxis
= egp_IndustrialDevelopmentMember
/ us-gaap_RealEstateAndAccumulatedDepreciationDescriptionOfPropertyAxis
= egp_MetroAirportCommerceCenterIiLandMember
/ us-gaap_StatementScenarioAxis
= stpr_MS
[14]      
Year Acquired 2001 [14]      
Year Constructed n/a [14]      
[1] The estimated aggregate cost of real estate properties at December 31, 2014 for federal income tax purposes was approximately $2,044,327,000 before estimated accumulated tax depreciation of $385,355,000. The federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2014, has not been filed and accordingly, this estimate is based on preliminary data.
[2] Changes in Real Estate Properties follow: Years Ended December 31,2014 2013 2012(In thousands)Balance at beginning of year $1,927,326 1,768,032 1,662,593Purchases of real estate properties 47,477 65,387 48,934Development of real estate properties97,696 76,240 55,404Improvements to real estate properties19,862 21,438 18,164Carrying amount of investments sold (17,049) (3,475) (16,756)Write-off of improvements (366) (296) (307)Balance at end of year (1) $2,074,946 1,927,326 1,768,032(1)Includes 20% noncontrolling interests in Castilian Research Center of $1,794,000 at December 31, 2014 and $1,794,000 at December 31, 2013 and in University Business Center of $6,536,000 and $6,496,000, respectively.Changes in the accumulated depreciation on real estate properties follow: Years Ended December 31,2014 2013 2012(In thousands)Balance at beginning of year $550,113 496,247 451,805Depreciation expense 57,303 54,284 51,564Accumulated depreciation on assets sold (6,525) (126) (6,819)Other (365) (292) (303)Balance at end of year $600,526 550,113 496,247
[3] Includes 20% noncontrolling interests in Castilian Research Center of $1,794,000 at December 31, 2014 and $1,794,000 at December 31, 2013 and in University Business Center of $6,536,000 and $6,496,000, respectively.
[4] The Company computes depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the buildings (generally 40 years) and improvements (generally 3 to 15 years).
[5] EastGroup has a $48,592,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Arion 18, Beltway VI & VII, Commerce Park II & III, Concord Distribution Center, Interstate Distribution Center V, VI & VII, Lakeview Business Center, Ridge Creek Distribution Center II, Southridge IV & V and World Houston 32.
[6] EastGroup has a $26,074,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Country Club I, Lake Pointe, Techway Southwest II, and World Houston 19 & 20.
[7] EastGroup has a $64,119,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by 40th Avenue, Beltway V, Centennial Park, Executive Airport, Ocean View, Techway Southwest IV, Wetmore V-VIII, and World Houston 26, 28, 29 & 30.
[8] EastGroup has a $27,246,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Huntwood and Wiegman I-IV.
[9] EastGroup has a $56,970,000 limited recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Dominguez, Industry Distribution Center I & III, Kingsview, Shaw, Walnut, and Washington. The loan has a recourse liability of $5 million which will be released based on the secured properties generating certain base rent amounts.
[10] EastGroup has a $54,259,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Arion 16, Broadway VI, Chino, East University I & II, Northpark I-IV, Santan 10 II, 55th Avenue, and World Houston 1 & 2 and 21 & 23.
[11] EastGroup has a $58,262,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Beltway II, III & IV, Commerce Park 1, Eastlake, Fairgrounds I-IV, Nations Ford I-IV, Techway Southwest III, Wetmore I-IV, and World Houston 15 & 22.
[12] EastGroup has a $57,579,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by America Plaza, Central Green, Glenmont I & II, Interstate I, II & III, Rojas, Stemmons Circle, Venture, West Loop I & II, and World Houston 3-9.
[13] EastGroup has a $56,945,000 non-recourse first mortgage loan with an insurance company secured by Alamo Downs, Arion 1-15 & 17, Rampart I, II, III & IV, Santan 10, and World Houston 16.
[14] The Company transfers development properties to real estate properties the earlier of 80% occupancy or one year after completion of the shell construction.