Easton

Easton, Pennsylvania Overview

With a composite score of 54.7/100 and a B grade, Easton ranks #7 of 20 cities in Pennsylvania. Its strongest showing is in Safety (89/100), while Outdoor Access (20/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Easton

The median household income in Easton is $63,775, 14% below the statewide median of $73,823. The local unemployment rate of 3.5% is lower than the state’s 4.1%. Population grew 0.2% recently.

Safety in Easton

At 161.6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Easton sits meaningfully below the Pennsylvania average of 313 — a 94% lower gap. The property crime rate is 998.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Easton

Easton has a cost of living index of 98.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $169,200. Median monthly rent is $1,223. Renters spend 23.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Easton

Easton has a high school graduation rate of 88.9%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $18,644 per student, well above the national median. The city has 16 public schools serving 10,728 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Easton

Easton enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 56.9°F. Summers average 74.1°F. Winters average 41.5°F. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches.

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