Easton

Aerial view of the Scott Park Boat Ramp in Easton
Aerial view of Centre Square and Downtown Easton
Tree-lined streets on the outskirts of Easton
Locally roasted coffee is one of many delights available at the Eason Farmers' Market.
A foot bridge crosses Bushkill Creek to access Karl Stirner Arts Trail.

Easton, PA Area Guide

An Allentown suburb that’s always buzzing with activity.

History Industrial Downtown Diverse

Located at the meeting point of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, Easton combines historic character with contemporary living. The city's downtown features Centre Square, anchored by the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument and transformed each winter by the Peace Candle holiday display. Lafayette College's campus crowns College Hill, while downtown welcomes visitors to the Crayola Experience. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,588 and showing a 3.9% increase over the past year. Housing options span from traditional row houses in the West Ward to newer residences in College Hill.

Established in 1752, Easton holds a special place in American history as one of three locations where the Declaration of Independence was first read publicly in 1776. The city celebrates its community spirit through annual events at Centre Square, including Baconfest and the Garlic Festival. Residents enjoy access to riverside paths and parks, while the revitalized downtown offers an array of restaurants and shops. The South Side area continues to grow, featuring a mix of housing choices near the rivers. Located 64 miles west of New York City and 51 miles north of Philadelphia, Easton provides small-town atmosphere with easy access to major cities.

Explore the City

Tree-lined streets on the outskirts of Easton

Locally roasted coffee is one of many delights available at the Eason Farmers' Market.

A foot bridge crosses Bushkill Creek to access Karl Stirner Arts Trail.

Beautiful Bushkill Creek runs beside Karl Stirner Arts Trail.

Boutique shops and bakeries make Easton a wonderful place to call home.

Lafayette College students add 2,800 residents to the population of Easton.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Easton, PA is $1,416 for a studio, $1,703 for one bedroom, $2,126 for two bedrooms, and $2,415 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Easton has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,703/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$2,535/month
1,265 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,388/month
400 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,450/month
1,421 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Easton, PA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Schools

Shawnee El School

Public

Grades K-5

602 Students

Palmer Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

514 Students

Tracy El School

Public

Grades K-5

414 Students

March El School

Public

Grades K-5

268 Students

Williams Township El School

Public

Grades K-5

234 Students

Easton Area Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,874 Students

Wilson Area Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-8

676 Students

Easton Area Ms Campus Grades 7-8

Public

Grades 7-8

1,352 Students

Wilson Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

741 Students

Easton Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,844 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
  • Nurture Nature Center
  • National Canal Museum
  • Delaware River Railroad Excursions
  • Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Lehigh Valley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.