At a Glance
Median Income
$60,625
$32,265 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $246,612
Median Rent
$770/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.5% smoking rate
How Eastman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eastman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eastman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eastman residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,265. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eastman is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,612. Median rent is $770/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
13.7% of adults in Eastman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eastman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population322
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,625
Per Capita$32,265
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$780M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$770
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$246,612
Housing Units171
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,012 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Eastman was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.