Eaton, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,832 Population 1,846/sq mi density
$106,146 Median Income $45,781 per capita
$448,800 Home Value $466,577 Zillow
$1,710 Median Rent 35.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
69 Violent Crime/100K 806 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$106,146 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$448,800 home value, $1,710/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Eaton, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,146
41% above
$45,781 per capita
Home Value
$448,800
59% above
Zillow: $466,577
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
47% above
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
82% below
806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
16% above
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Eaton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eaton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
159%
Rent
147%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eaton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eaton residents earn a median household income of $106,146 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,781. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eaton is $448,800 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,577. Median rent is $1,710/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Eaton reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 806/100K.

Education

39.1% of adults in Eaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eaton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population5,832
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,846/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,146
Per Capita$45,781
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A
Home Value$448,800
Rent$1,710
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$466,577
Housing Units2,358
Rent Burden35.4%

Crime

F
Violent69/100K
Property806/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,822 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.1%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Eaton was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.