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About
Life in Easton
If you're considering Easton, you're looking at a mid-sized river city with genuine walkability in downtown and a real neighborhood feel across its four distinct districts—College Hill, Downtown, South Side, and West Ward. The presence of Lafayette College brings some cultural vitality and keeps the community relatively young (median age 32.9), plus the State Theatre and arts organizations actually get used. That said, you need to be realistic about the climate: summers are hot and very muggy in the mid-80s, winters drop into genuine cold with about 30 inches of snow, and spring and fall are your pleasant months.
Easton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Foreign-Born
14.4%
Broadband Internet
91.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.4% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Easton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Easton, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (15.5%), and 17.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
33.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.45
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 10% above PA average
Rent, home values, and income in Easton
In Easton, rent runs 10% above the PA average, and home values are 23% below the PA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,294
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
8.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $383,004 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for PA
Unemployment in Easton
Unemployment in Easton is close to the PA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Easton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.8 min avg
How Easton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Easton, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Regional airport · few flights470k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Easton runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
672.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Easton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Northampton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Northampton County, which includes Easton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Dense Fog | $70,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 30 | Winter Weather | $50.0M |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Winter Storm | 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Northampton County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Northampton County, which includes Easton, is typically good — 263 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
263
per year
Moderate Days
100
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Northampton County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Easton has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Annual Snowfall
41.1"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 3.67" |
| Feb | 40°F | 22°F | 2.97" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 3.65" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.94" |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.27" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.82" |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 5.57" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 5.18" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 4.72" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.48" |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.37" |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 4.37" |
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
5.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
St Luke's Hospital - Easton Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Luke's Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Phillipsburg
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Bethlehem
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Easton
Easton's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Easton
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,757 students · in-state tuition $67,606 · 89% graduate · median earnings $102,336 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,898 students · in-state tuition $67,920 · 91% graduate · median earnings $116,342 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,949 students · in-state tuition $55,560 · 70% graduate · median earnings $66,967 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Easton
Easton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
23 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
34 mi awayMorristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
42 mi awayHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
45 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
50 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayPublic Libraries in Easton
Easton Area Public Library
515 Church St, Easton
Cities Near Easton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Easton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Easton FAQ
Is Easton, Pennsylvania affordable?⌄
Easton's median rent is $1,325/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,348/year. Median home value is $196,300.
Is Easton, Pennsylvania safe?⌄
Easton's violent crime rate was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 673 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Easton, Pennsylvania?⌄
Easton has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Easton, Pennsylvania?⌄
The cost of living in Easton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,325/month and median household income is $69,348/year. The median home value is $196,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Easton, Pennsylvania?⌄
The average commute in Easton is 28 minutes, which is about 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