Living in Eaton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eaton · Census data 2020–2024
Eaton has 1,630 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $54,531 (24% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $89,800, the median rent is $690/month.
Eaton at a glance
- Population
- 1,630
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $54,531State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $89,800State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $690/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 73.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Eaton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Eaton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eaton the median home value is $89,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,011 a month in housing costs.
Eaton median household income
The median household income in Eaton is $54,531 and the income per person is $28,760. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Eaton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 815
- Owner-occupied
- 73.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.6%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.29
Eaton demographics
- Population
- 1,630
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 713
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eaton ›
Education in Eaton
7.3% of adults 25 and older in Eaton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eaton
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Eaton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 1,630 | $54,531 | $89,800 | $690 |
| Royerton | 295 | $135,068 | $112,500 | — |
| Albany | 2,907 | $58,026 | $105,200 | $683 |
| Shamrock Lakes | 217 | $93,125 | $166,400 | — |
| Gaston | 710 | $52,292 | $90,000 | $789 |
| Dunkirk | 1,861 | $46,339 | $81,100 | $700 |
| Matthews | 501 | $50,048 | $80,100 | $867 |
| Fairview | 306 | $40,114 | $9,999 | — |
| Hartford City | 5,794 | $41,752 | $83,400 | $730 |
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What is the median household income in Eaton, IN?
The median household income in Eaton is $54,531, 24% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $89,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Eaton?
The median gross rent in Eaton is $690 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Eaton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Indiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Eaton?
The median age in Eaton is 35.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Eaton?
The average commute to work in Eaton is 28 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eaton?
The unemployment rate in Eaton is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eaton?
7.3% 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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