Living in Eaton, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eaton · Census data 2020–2024
Eaton has 5,867 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $106,294 (11% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $475,900, the median rent is $1,707/month.
Eaton at a glance
- Population
- 5,867
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $106,294State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $475,900State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,707/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 95.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Eaton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Colorado median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 9.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eaton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eaton the median home value is $475,900, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,707 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,393 a month in housing costs.
Eaton median household income
The median household income in Eaton is $106,294 and the income per person is $45,326. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Eaton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,249
- Owner-occupied
- 95.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.7%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.72
Eaton demographics
- Population
- 5,867
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 2,156
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eaton ›
Education in Eaton
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Eaton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eaton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Eaton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 5,867 | $106,294 | $475,900 | $1,707 |
| Ault | 2,425 | $95,049 | $359,100 | — |
| Severance | 10,130 | $124,572 | $528,500 | $2,569 |
| Greeley | 110,806 | $69,881 | $402,500 | $1,388 |
| Pierce | 1,201 | $61,250 | $330,400 | $1,225 |
| Garden City | 401 | $41,250 | $196,900 | $971 |
| Windsor | 37,914 | $127,028 | $604,000 | $1,793 |
| Kersey | 1,064 | $68,281 | $354,600 | $740 |
| La Salle | 3,061 | $95,833 | $384,600 | $1,559 |
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What is the median household income in Eaton, CO?
The median household income in Eaton is $106,294, 11% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Eaton?
The median home value in Eaton is $475,900, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Eaton?
The median gross rent in Eaton is $1,707 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Eaton, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Colorado median; home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Eaton?
The median age in Eaton is 34.9 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Eaton?
The average commute to work in Eaton is 25 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eaton?
The unemployment rate in Eaton is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eaton?
41.5% of adults in Eaton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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