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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population17,202
Foreign Born7.1%
Population Density1,495people per mi²
Median Age45.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

110/100

10% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Easton, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$35k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $133k+$206k+
Elite (Top 5%) $170k+$263k+
Affordability Ratio

74%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
24
Positive
28
Poor
3
Negative
2

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

4 within 20 miles

0.6mi

Airport

BWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

42.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Easton, MD

0.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 3.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 11.3 mi
Marina9Nearest 3 mi
Winery3Nearest 0.5 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 15.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$73k-2.3%
2% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$948k
44% above US avg
College Educated
39.4%
13% above US avg
WFH
13.4%
6% below US avg
Homeownership
59.7%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$348k
24% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−0.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+10.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.34 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.24 / 1k Residents82% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−12.7%
Burglary
1.20 / 1k Residents27% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.76 / 1k Residents3% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.09 / 1k Residents65% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+8Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Easton, Maryland
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season244 days313 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.9"
Elevation52 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor173 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,495/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding, Hurricane, Heat Wave, Drought, Coastal Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 320 mi · coast 53 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$12.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T01:12:56.000Z

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