The Town FilesEaston, Connecticut
Town · population 7,605 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $783,100
- Household income
- $222,604
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 45.0
Easton is a town of 7,605 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $783,100, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks more upscale than 93% of Connecticut towns, better for families than 90% of Connecticut towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Connecticut towns.
How Easton ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Easton is worth $783,100, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $222,604, which is more affordable than 56% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $3,205 a month. 88.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Easton | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $783,100 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $3,205 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $222,604 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.1% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Easton
| People | Easton | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.1% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 21.3% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.6% | 93.8% |
Weather in Easton
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.9 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Easton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 24, 2010 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 24, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 8, 1982.
Public schools in Easton
2 public schools with 903 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Staples Elementary School | PK-5 | 618 | 11.9 |
| Helen Keller Middle School | 6-8 | 285 | 11.0 |
Towns near Easton
- Tashua, CT2.5 mi · 3,857 people · home $680,200
- Long Hill, CT3.7 mi · 8,039 people · home $487,800
- Weston, CT4.3 mi · 10,354 people · home $996,700
- Stepney, CT4.4 mi · 4,280 people · home $475,800
- Trumbull, CT4.6 mi · 36,827 people · home $547,300
- Daniels Farm, CT4.7 mi · 6,150 people · home $619,900
- Redding, CT5.5 mi · 8,765 people · home $706,300
- Trumbull Center, CT6.3 mi · 9,746 people · home $486,000
Easton questions
Is Easton, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Easton scores better for retirees than 77% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 50%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Easton?
The median owner-occupied home in Easton is valued at $783,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $222,604, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $3,205 a month.
What is the weather like in Easton?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 40.9 inches of snow.
Does Easton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Easton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 24, 2010. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)