At a Glance
Median Income
$73,460
$44,843 per capita
Home Value
$348,400
Zillow: $440,626
Median Rent
$1,177/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
297/100K
2,009/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.4%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $73,460 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,843. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,596 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Easton is $348,400 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $440,626. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 29.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Easton reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,009/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
39.4% of adults in Easton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Easton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population17,202
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,460
Per Capita$44,843
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$2,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A
Home Value$348,400
Rent$1,177
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$440,626
Housing Units7,669
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent297/100K
Property2,009/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Easton was founded in 1790.
The median home in Easton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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