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Easton, MD
Talbot County

Easton, MD: What you need to know

On Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore is Easton, a town with six distinct neighborhoods and a variety of housing options and prices. The community has an active arts and culture scene, and several nightspots are thriving. Residents have good healthcare choices, and Easton’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay provides outdoor enthusiasts with sailing, canoeing, kayaking and crabbing opportunities. In addition, the city’s downtown district has several eye-catching buildings of Colonial and Victorian architecture.

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Easton, MD City Profile

Quick Facts

Population 16,599
Median Age 45
Median Household Income $50,496
Median Home Price $272,200

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Easton, MD Demographics

Median Population in Easton, MD

Median Age 45.3%
Age 18 Over 80.1%
Age 21 Over 77.8%
Age 62 Over 28.9%
Age 65 Over 24.8%

Race in Easton, MD

  Ethnicity White 76.1%
  Ethnicity Black 14.6%
  Ethnicity Asian 2.6%
  Ethnicity Hispanic 10.5%
  Ethnicity Indian 0.1%
  Ethnicity Other 0.4%

Population By Gender in Easton, MD

  Male 45.3%
  Female 54.7%

Language in Easton, MD

  English Only 87.5%
  English Other 12.5%

Economics in Easton, MD

  Median Household Income $50,496
  Median Home Price $272,200
  Homes Owned 43.7%
  Homes Rent 56.3%
  Median Property Rent $1,008

 
COMMUTE TIME: 25.7 MINUTES
in Easton, MD

Commute Types in Easton, MD

  Walked 1.3%
  Worked at Home 5.1%
  Public Transportation 1%
  Other Means 1.6%
  Drove Alone 77%
  Carpooled 14%

 
Total Employed Armed Forces: 9
In Easton, MD

 
13.1% CIVILIAN VETERANS
in Easton, MD