Very AffordableHigher than AverageEAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076)
Median Income
$56,307
household / year
Median Home Value
$127,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$336
gross / month
Cost of Living
88
national avg = 100
Is Easton, MO a Good Place to Live?
Easton is a small town of 263 in Missouri, with a median household income of $56,307
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Easton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 87.8
Easton's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Easton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Easton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$127,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$336
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,307
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Easton's violent crime rate is 606.7 per 100,000 residents
— 60% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
606.7 /100k
Property Crime
3261.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Easton is served primarily by EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Easton, MO
National Avg
School District
EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Easton sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.7 inches of snow per year.
Easton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Easton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $127,800 and median rent is $336/month.
Easton's violent crime rate is 606.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3261.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Easton are operated by EAST BUCHANAN CO. C-1 (025076).
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Easton, MO has a population of 263, a median household income of $56,307, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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 35.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 20.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Easton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64443.
The population of Easton, Missouri is 263 with a median age of 50.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Easton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $127,800, median household income $56,307, crime index 158 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.