What are the schools like in Easton, PA?

Easton is served primarily by Wilson Area SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Easton?

The median household income in Easton, PA is $62,642 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Easton, PA?

Easton has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 41.1 inches.

Easton, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Easton, PA affordable or expensive?

Easton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Easton is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,500 and the median rent is $1,211 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Easton, PA?

Easton has a violent crime rate of 196.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1190.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Easton, PA a Good Place to Live?

Easton is a small city of 28,883 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $62,642 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Easton stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 98.4

Easton's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Easton costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Easton, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,211	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,642	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Easton's violent crime rate is 196.2 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

196.2 /100k

Property Crime

1190.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Easton is served primarily by Wilson Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Easton, PA	National Avg
School District	Wilson Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Easton sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 41.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Easton, PA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	41.1"

Demographics

Metric	Easton, PA	National Avg
Population	28,883	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	15.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

West Easton, PA 1 mi Wilson, PA 1 mi Morgan Hill, PA 2 mi Delaware Park, NJ 2 mi Phillipsburg, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Easton

Easton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

18042

Easton vs Other Cities

Easton, PA vs West Easton, PA Easton, PA vs Wilson, PA Easton, PA vs Morgan Hill, PA Easton, PA vs Delaware Park, NJ Easton, PA vs Phillipsburg, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Easton, PA affordable or expensive?

Easton's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Easton roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,500 and median rent is $1,211/month.

What is the crime rate in Easton, PA?

Easton's violent crime rate is 196.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1190.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Easton?

Public schools in Easton are operated by Wilson Area SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Easton, PA a good place to live?

Easton, PA has a population of 28,883, a median household income of $62,642, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Easton?

Easton averages 37.7°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 41.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Easton?

Easton, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18042.

What is the population of Easton?

The population of Easton, Pennsylvania is 28,883 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Easton?

Key numbers for living in Easton: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $150,500, median household income $62,642, crime index 54 (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.