Living in Easton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Easton · Census data 2020–2024
Easton has 647 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $112,500 (15% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $769,300, the median rent is $2,542/month.
Easton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Easton at a glance
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 39.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $112,500State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $769,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,542/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 79.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 62 min
Is Easton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 62 minutes; unemployment of 14.7%.
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 $769,300, 131% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,542 per month, which is 14.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Easton median household income
The median household income in Easton is $112,500 and the income per person is $39,879. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Easton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 79.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.8%
- Vacant
- 44.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.74
44.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Easton has many vacation and second homes.
Easton demographics
- Population
- 647
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 236
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Easton ›
Education in Easton
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Easton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Easton
- Unemployment rate
- 14.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 62 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.7%
Easton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | 647 | $112,500 | $769,300 | $2,542 |
| Roslyn | 1,076 | $104,800 | $565,200 | $1,500 |
| Cle Elum | 1,905 | $63,973 | $451,000 | $1,295 |
| South Cle Elum | 579 | $66,750 | $374,300 | $1,661 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 428 | $140,054 | $962,100 | $1,148 |
| Cliffdell | 157 | $127,695 | — | — |
| Thorp | 230 | $120,739 | $372,700 | $1,433 |
| Nile | 349 | $105,151 | $431,900 | — |
| Riverpoint | 831 | $175,577 | $1,121,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Easton, WA?
The median household income in Easton is $112,500, 15% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $769,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Easton?
The median gross rent in Easton is $2,542 per month, about 14.6% of household income.
Is Easton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 36% higher than the state median; an average commute of 62 minutes; unemployment of 14.7%.
What is the median age in Easton?
The median age in Easton is 39.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Easton?
The average commute to work in Easton is 62 minutes; 13.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Easton?
The unemployment rate in Easton is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Easton?
21.3% 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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