At a Glance
Median Income
$106,146
$45,781 per capita
Home Value
$448,800
Zillow: $462,548
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.1%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
316 sunny days/yr
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)
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 2.1% (42% 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 $462,548. 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 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 721/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,832
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,846/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,146
Per Capita$45,781
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$448,800
Rent$1,710
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$462,548
Housing Units2,358
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property721/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault35/100K
Burglary35/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.
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