Maryland
Easton is a small city in Maryland with a population of 17,202. Residents earn $73,460 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Easton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Easton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Easton is $73,460, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Easton is $348,400, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,177 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 464 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,097 per 100,000, 58% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Easton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches, including 14.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,460 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,843 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,090 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $120,149 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,596 |
| County GDP | $2,787M |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Healthcare | 195 |
| Retail | 208 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,436 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $348,400 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $440,626 |
| Median List Price | $484,999 |
| Median List Price | $484,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $211 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 29.6% |
| Inventory | 81 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,177 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,228 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,436 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Total Violent | 464.5/100K |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 35.7/100K |
| Robbery | 65.5/100K |
| Assault | 363.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,096.5/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 476.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,572.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 47.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.6 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7763°N, 76.0705°W |
| County FIPS | 24041 |
Winner: Republican by 0 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 195 |
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Retail Stores | 208 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |