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Easton.
About
Life in Easton
Life here centers on a quiet, established community where you'll find a median household income of about $74,653 and homes averaging around $358,900—reasonable for the Mid-Atlantic if you're coming from a major metro area. The job market is solid with just 4.0% unemployment, though many residents commute about 23 minutes for work; Talbot County's economy is anchored by government, education, and professional services, which keeps things stable if not booming. Easton itself has a distinctly mature feel—the median age hovers around 44, and nearly 27% of residents are over 65, so you're looking at an established, quieter town rather than a young professional hub.
Easton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
10.0%
Broadband Internet
91.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Easton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Easton, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (22.7%), and 10.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
28.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.3%
of households
Married Couples
38.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Easton
In Easton, rent runs 30% below the MD average, and home values are 15% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,673
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $441,420 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Easton
Unemployment in Talbot County, which includes Easton, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Easton: Talbot County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Talbot County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Easton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.4 min avg
How Easton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Easton, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 42 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 48% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Easton runs 48% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
487.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,656.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Easton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
42.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Talbot County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Talbot County, which includes Easton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 6 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Talbot County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dorchester County, MD (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 24 miles from Easton) is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
51
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Dorchester County, MD (24 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Easton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.7"
Annual Snowfall
14.1"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
69
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.52" |
| Feb | 47°F | 31°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 3.67" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 3.95" |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.78" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 69°F | 51°F | 4.36" |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.38" |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 3.94" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Easton
Easton has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
University of MD Shore Medical Center at Easton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Easton
Easton's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Easton
Easton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
26 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
26 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
43 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
45 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
46 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
47 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Easton
Talbot County Free Library - Easton Branch
100 W. Dover St., Easton
Cities Near Easton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Easton FAQ
Is Easton, Maryland affordable?⌄
Easton's median rent is $1,197/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $74,653/year. Median home value is $358,900.
Is Easton, Maryland safe?⌄
Easton's violent crime rate was 487 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1657 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Easton, Maryland?⌄
Talbot County, which includes Easton, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Easton, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Easton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,197/month and median household income is $74,653/year. The median home value is $358,900. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Easton, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Easton is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from