At a Glance
Median Income
$51,731
$31,291 per capita
Home Value
$134,700
Zillow: $244,363
Median Rent
$769/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
2,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 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
3.1 / 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 $51,731 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,291. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eaton is $134,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,363. Median rent is $769/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Eaton reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,618/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Eaton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eaton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,353
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density1,299/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,731
Per Capita$31,291
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,700
Rent$769
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$244,363
Housing Units3,932
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property2,618/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary147/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Eaton was founded in 1806.
The median home in Eaton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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