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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 79.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 20.3% |
| 51% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,775 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,495 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,539 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,088 |
| County GDP | $20,982M |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Healthcare | 748 |
| Retail | 830 |
| Manufacturing | 338 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.41% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $169,200 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $364,863 |
| Median List Price | $364,200 |
| Median List Price | $364,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 19.5% |
| Inventory | 41 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,223 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,811 |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,459 |
| 113% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.41% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,471/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Total Violent | 298.4/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.7/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rape | 3.7/100K |
| Robbery | 121.6/100K |
| Assault | 169.5/100K |
| Total Property | 2,328.4/100K |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 368.4/100K |
| Theft | 1,808.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 151.1/100K |
| Arson | 11.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,826/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6860°N, 75.2185°W |
| County FIPS | 42095 |
Winner: Republican by 1.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 6,826/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 22 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 26 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 748 |
| Restaurants | 726 |
| Retail Stores | 830 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |