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Easton, MA


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Easton, Massachusetts

Introduction to Easton, Massachusetts

Easton, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 7 miles SW of Brockton, Massachusetts and 23 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Brockton metropolitan area. Easton has a population of 22,299.

Easton History

The first settler, Clement Briggs, arrived in Easton in the year 1694. The area used to be called the "East End" of the Taunton North Purchase and when the incorporation of the city took place in 1725, it came to be called “Easton.” The Ames Shovel Company was established in 1803. This paved the way for the Union Pacific Railroad, which opened up the West to American Explorers. The city of Easton is governed by a town administrator and an elected committee of selectmen.

Easton and nearby Attractions

  • John F Kennedy Library and Museum
  • Moreau Hall
  • Easton Rod and Gun Club
  • Poquanticut Brook
  • Tisdale Cemetery
  • Holy Cross Church

Things To Do In Easton City

There are has a number of historical sites around the city of Easton like the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, the Ames Free Library and the Oakes Ames Memorial Hall. One can visit the interesting and unusual war memorial created by Frederick Law Olmsted, called The Rockery or the Memorial Cairn. The various churches and cemeteries around Easton reflect the city’s historical and architectural background. One can also spend a fun time in the Borderland State Park that offers opportunities for horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, ice skating and sledding. Enthusiastic shoppers can browse through the shops at Fellsway Plaza Shopping Center and the Glendale Square Shopping Center.

Easton Transportation

Boston Logan International is the local major airport.

Easton Higher Education

The city is served by Stonehill College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEaston Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyEaston Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Easton Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Easton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Easton Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Easton Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Easton Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Easton College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Easton Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Easton Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Easton, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity37
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home86
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime109

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