Easton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Connecticut. With a population of 7,630 people and two associated neighborhoods, Easton is the 113th largest community in Connecticut.

Easton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Connecticut, but Easton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Of important note, Easton is also a town of artists. Easton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Easton’s character.

Also of interest is that Easton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Easton telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.30% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Easton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Easton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Easton, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Easton is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 70.71% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Easton in 2022 was $83,084, which is wealthy relative to Connecticut and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $332,336 for a family of four.

The people who call Easton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Easton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Easton include Italian, Irish, English, German, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Easton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Hungarian and Other Indo-European.