Living in Easton, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Easton · Census data 2020–2024
Easton has 1,433 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $53,309 (29% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $163,800, the median rent is $510/month.
Easton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Easton at a glance
- Population
- 1,433
- Median age
- 52.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $53,309State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $163,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $510/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Easton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Easton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Easton the median home value is $163,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $510 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Easton median household income
The median household income in Easton is $53,309 and the income per person is $31,010. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Easton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 670
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 19%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.64
Easton demographics
- Population
- 1,433
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 543
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Easton ›
Education in Easton
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Easton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Easton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
Easton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 1,433 | $53,309 | $163,800 | $510 |
| Mars Hill | 1,398 | $65,273 | $163,600 | $488 |
| Presque Isle | 8,736 | $55,768 | $147,200 | $904 |
| Westfield | 389 | $52,917 | $134,400 | $950 |
| Blaine | 706 | $80,707 | — | $691 |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,309 | $70,852 | $161,000 | $945 |
| Chapman | 388 | $93,125 | $185,700 | — |
| Mapleton | 1,884 | $91,731 | $191,800 | $610 |
| Caribou | 7,382 | $53,709 | $134,100 | $757 |
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What is the median household income in Easton, ME?
The median household income in Easton is $53,309, 29% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $163,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Easton?
The median gross rent in Easton is $510 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Easton, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Easton?
The median age in Easton is 52.6 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Easton?
The average commute to work in Easton is 20 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Easton?
The unemployment rate in Easton is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Easton?
18.9% 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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