Easton is a small town of 255 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,125
and a 14.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Easton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Easton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Easton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.1
Easton's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Easton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Easton, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$750
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Easton's violent crime rate is 172.2 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
172.2 /100k
Property Crime
351.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Easton, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Easton sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 85.2°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.9 inches of snow per year.
Easton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Easton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,600 and median rent is $750/month.
Easton's violent crime rate is 172.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 351.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Easton, IL has a population of 255, a median household income of $58,125, and an unemployment rate of 14.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Easton averages 33.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 12.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Easton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62633.
The population of Easton, Illinois is 255 with a median age of 49.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Easton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $85,600, median household income $58,125, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Easton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.