At a Glance
Median Income
$62,188
$32,667 per capita
Home Value
$89,100
Zillow: $115,790
Median Rent
$728/mo
46.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Easton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Easton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Easton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Easton residents earn a median household income of $62,188 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,667. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Easton is $89,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,790. Median rent is $728/month, with 46.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
4.1% of adults in Easton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Easton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density1,192/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,188
Per Capita$32,667
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$728
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$115,790
Housing Units126
Rent Burden46.3%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation511 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute39 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Easton was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.