The Town FilesEaston, Massachusetts
Town in Bristol County · population 25,058 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $581,200
- Household income
- $124,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 42.8
Easton is a town of 25,058 people in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $581,200, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for young professionals than 88% of Massachusetts towns, more upscale than 72% of Massachusetts towns.
How Easton ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Easton is worth $581,200, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $124,271, which is more affordable than 46% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,824 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Easton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $581,200 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,824 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $124,271 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Easton
| People | Easton | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.4% | — |
| Work from home | 21.0% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 93.9% |
Weather in Easton
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 18.3°F. About 52.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.5 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Easton since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 6, 1999.
Severe weather in Bristol County since 1996
Bristol County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | Flood | DR-4780: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bristol County
Bristol County had 227,971 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,669 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Easton itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Easton
5 public schools with 4,998 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical | 9-12 | 1,597 | 12.4 |
| Oliver Ames High | 9-12 | 1,076 | 12.5 |
| Easton Middle School | 6-8 | 808 | 12.4 |
| Blanche A. Ames Elementary School | PK-2 | 781 | 13.5 |
| Richardson Olmsted School | 3-5 | 736 | 13.9 |
Towns near Easton
- West Bridgewater, MA4.4 mi · 7,707 people · home $503,800
- Brockton, MA5.3 mi · 105,643 people · home $437,500
- Stoughton, MA5.5 mi · 29,281 people · home $523,800
- Mansfield Center, MA5.7 mi · 7,830 people · home $480,000
- Mansfield, MA5.7 mi · 23,860 people · home $603,500
- Norton Center, MA6.1 mi · 2,677 people · home $543,500
- Sharon, MA6.2 mi · 18,575 people · home $737,100
- Norton, MA6.3 mi · 19,202 people · home $501,400
Easton questions
Is Easton, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Easton scores better for retirees than 52% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 33%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Easton?
The median owner-occupied home in Easton is valued at $581,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $124,271, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $1,824 a month.
What is the weather like in Easton?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 18.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.3 inches of precipitation a year and 49.5 inches of snow.
Does Easton get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Easton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. The typical Massachusetts 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)