Living in Easton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Easton · Census data 2020–2024
Easton has 25,316 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $124,271 (20% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $581,200, the median rent is $1,824/month.
Easton at a glance
- Population
- 25,316
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $124,271State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $581,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,824/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Easton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
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 $581,200, 75% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,824 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,921 a month in housing costs.
Easton median household income
The median household income in Easton is $124,271 and the income per person is $62,509. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Easton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,382
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 0.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.49
Easton demographics
- Population
- 25,316
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 9,322
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Easton ›
Education in Easton
53.4% of adults 25 and older in Easton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Easton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Easton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 25,316 | $124,271 | $581,200 | $1,824 |
| West Bridgewater | 7,708 | $123,406 | $503,800 | $1,921 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Stoughton | 29,225 | $104,794 | $523,800 | $2,050 |
| Mansfield Center | 7,222 | $97,798 | $480,000 | $1,664 |
| Mansfield | 23,931 | $125,273 | $603,500 | $1,803 |
| Norton Center | 2,663 | $119,949 | $543,500 | — |
| Sharon | 18,574 | $191,835 | $737,100 | $2,310 |
| Norton | 19,240 | $124,535 | $501,400 | $1,911 |
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What is the median household income in Easton, MA?
The median household income in Easton is $124,271, 20% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $581,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Easton?
The median gross rent in Easton is $1,824 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Easton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Easton?
The median age in Easton is 42.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Easton?
The average commute to work in Easton is 30 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Easton?
The unemployment rate in Easton is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Easton?
53.4% 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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