Housing data for Easton, CT
Easton, CT has an estimated 7,670 residents and 2,606 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
11.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $3,205 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+1.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 7,670 (±31)
- Housing units
- 2,606 (±159)
- Households that rent
- 11.9%
- Median gross rent
- $3,205
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +1.7%
What stands out in Easton
Median household income: $222,604 (±$46,257) in Easton, higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($89,667).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 65.0% (±6.3 points) in Easton, higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (23.0%).
Median gross rent: $3,205 (±$1,138) in Easton, higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($1,546).
Median home value: $783,100 (±$50,804) in Easton, higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($428,800).
Housing in Easton at a glance
- Median rent: $3,205 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $3,500 or more median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 21.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 11.9% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $222,604 median household income
- Home values: $783,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $4,000 or more median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $10,000 or more median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 91.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 60.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 65.0% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 32.9 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 13 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +1.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 13.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Easton against Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Easton | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,670 (±31) | 329,259 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,606 (±159) | 126,039 (±127) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 11.9% (±6.7 points) | 34.7% (±0.9 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $3,205 (±$1,138) | $1,546 (±$38) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $222,604 (±$46,257) | $89,667 (±$2,457) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $783,100 (±$50,804) | $428,800 (±$7,387) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $8,670 (±$107) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 60.5% (±10.8 points) | 77.1% (±1.9 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | 31.3 minutes (±0.7) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 98.6% (±1.4 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 45.0 years (±3.8) | 39.8 years (±0.3) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Easton covers 27.4 square miles of land, about 280 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Easton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,543 (±32) | 7,670 (±31) | +1.7% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,870 (±113) | 2,606 (±159) | −9.2% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,813 (±$922) | $3,205 (±$1,138) | +76.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $641,500 (±$26,631) | $783,100 (±$50,804) | +22.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $157,448 (±$27,714) | $222,604 (±$46,257) | +41.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 7.3% (±2.9 points) | 11.9% (±6.7 points) | +4.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±15.8 points) | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Easton
In 2025, the Easton Police Department reported 13 violent and 254 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, the departments that report recorded 132 violent and 1,235 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Easton
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06612 | 100% | 7,670 | $3,205 | $783,100 | $222,604 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Easton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tashua | 2.5 mi | $2,306 | $680,200 | 5.1% |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 3.7 mi | $1,952 | $487,800 | 7.7% |
| Sacred Heart University | 4.2 mi | — | — | — |
| Weston | 4.3 mi | $3,500 or more | $996,700 | 3.1% |
| Stepney | 4.4 mi | $2,750 | $475,800 | 3.6% |
| Trumbull | 4.6 mi | $2,266 | $547,300 | 10.3% |
| Daniels Farm | 4.7 mi | — | $619,900 | 5.3% |
| Redding | 5.5 mi | $2,101 | $706,300 | 8.4% |
Places in Connecticut most like Easton
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | $3,359 | $790,400 | $181,364 | 15.9% |
| Glenville | $3,466 | $1,148,600 | $220,865 | 27.4% |
| Tashua | $2,306 | $680,200 | $213,971 | 5.1% |
| Redding | $2,101 | $706,300 | $186,060 | 8.4% |
| Ridgefield | $2,026 | $836,200 | $179,219 | 16.5% |
| Fairfield | $2,185 | $780,500 | $172,432 | 16.7% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Connecticut.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Easton, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,671 | $2,071 | $2,399 | $2,878 | $3,573 |
HUD income limits for Easton, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,950 | $54,900 | $82,000 |
| 2 people | $37,650 | $62,750 | $93,700 |
| 3 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $105,400 |
| 4 people | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
| 5 people | $50,850 | $84,700 | $126,500 |
| 6 people | $54,600 | $90,950 | $135,850 |
| 7 people | $58,350 | $97,250 | $145,250 |
| 8 people | $62,150 | $103,500 | $154,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $156,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Easton
What is the average rent in Easton, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Easton is $3,205 (±$1,138) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Easton?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Easton, CT is $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Easton?
The median household income in Easton is $222,604 (±$46,257) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Easton, CT?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $783,100 (±$50,804) for owner-occupied homes in Easton (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Easton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Easton, CT is $4,000 or more a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Easton?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Easton, CT is $10,000 or more a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Easton growing?
In Easton, the number of residents went from 7,543 in 2015–2019 to 7,670 in 2020–2024 (+1.7%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Easton?
The ZIP code that covers Easton is 06612.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 06612?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 06612 is $3,205 (±$1,138) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Easton Police Department (ORI CT0004600)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Easton town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:23890, in state:09 county:120).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .