Living in Eaton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eaton · Census data 2020–2024
Eaton has 8,339 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $51,467 (28% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $148,200, the median rent is $764/month.
Eaton at a glance
- Population
- 8,339
- Median age
- 43.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $51,467State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $148,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $764/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Eaton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Eaton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eaton the median home value is $148,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $764 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,106 a month in housing costs.
Eaton median household income
The median household income in Eaton is $51,467 and the income per person is $30,547. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Eaton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,974
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.12
Eaton demographics
- Population
- 8,339
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 3,803
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eaton ›
Education in Eaton
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Eaton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eaton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Eaton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 8,339 | $51,467 | $148,200 | $764 |
| Lake Lakengren | 3,445 | $87,135 | $211,400 | $1,345 |
| West Alexandria | 1,340 | $59,973 | $154,300 | $701 |
| Camden | 2,029 | $49,063 | $117,400 | $894 |
| Lewisburg | 1,927 | $75,379 | $155,800 | $817 |
| Gratis | 725 | $77,500 | $154,600 | $825 |
| West Manchester | 341 | $61,875 | $105,500 | $1,150 |
| Eldorado | 841 | $68,966 | $135,600 | $1,054 |
| New Paris | 1,582 | $38,527 | $86,800 | $733 |
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What is the median household income in Eaton, OH?
The median household income in Eaton is $51,467, 28% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $148,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Eaton?
The median gross rent in Eaton is $764 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Eaton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Eaton?
The median age in Eaton is 43.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Eaton?
The average commute to work in Eaton is 21 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eaton?
The unemployment rate in Eaton is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eaton?
16.3% 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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