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Easton
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Easton

#2 in Best Places to Live in Bristol County
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 62 reviews
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Easton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 24,962. Easton is in Bristol County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Easton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Easton there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Easton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Easton are highly rated.
    About Easton...
    Population
    24,962
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $441,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,689
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Easton Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      101.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      47
      500.1
    • Theft
      419.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      47.7
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Easton

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $112,116
    National
    $69,021
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    Easton Reviews

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