Easton, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Easton is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 29,079. Residents earn $63,775 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
29,079 Population 6,826/sq mi density
$63,775 Median Income $30,495 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $364,863 Zillow
$1,223 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
298 Violent Crime/100K 2,328 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,775 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, $1,223/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
298 violent crimes/100K (21% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,775
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $169,200
40% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 298/100K
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,223
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.7%
19% higher than US avg

How Easton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population29,079
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density6,826/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 57%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,775
Per Capita$30,495
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$20,982M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent$1,223
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$364,863

Crime

F
Violent298/100K
Property2,328/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary368/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation292 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+87.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute28 min
EV Stations22
Libraries10

Is Easton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Easton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Easton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Easton is $63,775, 15% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Easton is $169,200, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,223 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Easton is below the national average at 298 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,328 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Easton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Easton has a population of 29,079 with a density of 6,826 people per square mile. The median age is 33.5 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.4%), with 16.1% Black.

Population

29,079
Total Population
6,826
People / sq mi
33.5yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
4.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Easton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.7%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.3%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Easton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Easton is $63,775, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Easton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,775
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,495
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
IRS Avg AGI$85,539

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.7%
19% above US avg
Establishments (County)7,088
County GDP$20,982M

Business (County)

Restaurants726
Healthcare748
Retail830
Manufacturing338

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Easton is $169,200, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,223 (5% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $364,863.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,200
40% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$364,863
Median List Price$364,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$364,200
$/Sq Ft$148
Homes Sold13
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops19.5%
Inventory41

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,223
5% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,811

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied45.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,459
113% above US avg
Effective Rate4.41%

Health Metrics: Easton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Premature Death6,471/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities748
Easton has a violent crime rate of 298 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,328 per 100,000 (19% above US avg). The murder rate is 3.7 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Easton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent298.4/100K
21% below US avg
Murder3.7/100K
42% below US avg
Rape3.7/100K
Robbery121.6/100K
Assault169.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,328.4/100K
19% above US avg
Burglary368.4/100K
Theft1,808.9/100K
Vehicle Theft151.1/100K
Arson11.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Easton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density6,826/sq mi
Coordinates40.6860°N, 75.2185°W
County FIPS42095
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.4%
D 48.6%

Winner: Republican by 1.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+87.6%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density6,826/sq mi
Total Area4.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations22
Alt Fuel Stations26
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities748
Restaurants726
Retail Stores830

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Work from Home11.7%

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