At a Glance
Median Income
$30,469
$18,840 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
Zillow: $242,903
Violent Crime
794/100K
3,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
34.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Easton residents earn a median household income of $30,469 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,840. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Easton is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,903. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Easton reports 794 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 109% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,030/100K.
Education
2.1% of adults in Easton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Easton has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population415
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,469
Per Capita$18,840
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty34.7%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$242,903
Housing Units219
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent794/100K
Property3,030/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation271 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Easton was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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