Living in Eaton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eaton · Census data 2020–2024
Eaton has 501 residents with a median age of 59.6. The median household income is $79,063 (20% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $377,300.
Eaton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eaton at a glance
- Population
- 501
- Median age
- 59.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $79,063State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $377,300State: $402,500
- Homeowners
- 96.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Eaton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Eaton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eaton the median home value is $377,300, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,833 a month in housing costs.
Eaton median household income
The median household income in Eaton is $79,063 and the income per person is $44,857. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Eaton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 279
- Owner-occupied
- 96.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.1%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.62
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Eaton has many vacation and second homes.
Eaton demographics
- Population
- 501
- Median age
- 59.6
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 41.3%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eaton ›
Education in Eaton
51.5% of adults 25 and older in Eaton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 15.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eaton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Eaton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 501 | $79,063 | $377,300 | — |
| Freedom | 1,494 | $66,136 | $389,000 | — |
| Madison | 2,680 | $102,697 | $388,700 | $1,556 |
| Brownfield | 1,830 | $60,889 | $287,500 | $1,617 |
| Conway | 10,141 | $64,385 | $314,000 | $1,095 |
| Porter | 1,746 | $60,417 | $226,100 | — |
| North Conway | 2,041 | $71,198 | $435,000 | $966 |
| Fryeburg | 3,489 | $56,076 | $268,600 | $893 |
| Kezar Falls | 819 | $58,083 | $234,100 | $1,138 |
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What is the median household income in Eaton, NH?
The median household income in Eaton is $79,063, 20% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $377,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
Is Eaton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 6% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Eaton?
The median age in Eaton is 59.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Eaton?
The average commute to work in Eaton is 33 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eaton?
The unemployment rate in Eaton is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eaton?
51.5% 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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