Living in Easton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Easton · Census data 2020–2024
Easton has 285 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $61,250 (27% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $81,700, the median rent is $759/month.
Easton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Easton at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 43.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $81,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $759/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Easton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Easton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Easton the median home value is $81,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $759 per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Easton median household income
The median household income in Easton is $61,250 and the income per person is $30,535. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Easton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.26
Easton demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Easton ›
Education in Easton
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Easton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Easton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 97.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Easton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 285 | $61,250 | $81,700 | $759 |
| Mason City | 2,159 | $66,524 | $91,100 | $767 |
| Forest City | 223 | $87,813 | $86,300 | $937 |
| Kilbourne | 268 | $44,107 | $72,500 | $775 |
| Oakford | 191 | $65,000 | $100,600 | $838 |
| Greenview | 912 | $63,594 | $93,700 | $717 |
| Havana | 2,989 | $41,184 | $95,300 | $625 |
| Goofy Ridge | 125 | $38,750 | $54,300 | — |
| Manito | 1,692 | $71,920 | $112,600 | $741 |
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What is the median household income in Easton, IL?
The median household income in Easton is $61,250, 27% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Easton?
The median home value in Easton is $81,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Easton?
The median gross rent in Easton is $759 per month, about 47% of household income.
Is Easton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Easton?
The median age in Easton is 43.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Easton?
The average commute to work in Easton is 37 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Easton?
The unemployment rate in Easton is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Easton?
5.9% of adults in Easton 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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