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Easton, CT


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Easton, Connecticut

Easton, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 7 miles NW of Bridgeport, Connecticut (center to center) and 50 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bridgeport metropolitan area. Easton has a population of 7,272.

The People and Families of Easton

In Easton, about 72% of adults are married. Easton is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Wealth and Education

To its credit, the people in Easton value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Easton ($25,850). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Easton are considered safe by both national and state standards.

High Points

Easton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyEaston Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyEaston Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyEaston College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Easton, CT

Comparing Easton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010

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