Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
24%
Eaton, OH
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$697
Population
8,882
Renter Mix
37% Rent
An affordable small town commutable to Dayton
Affordable
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Accessible
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Convenient
Nestled in west Ohio, Eaton is a small, accessible suburb nearing the Ohio-Indiana state line. This city provides easy access to Interstate 70, US-35, and US-127. Many residents of Eaton travel into the city of Dayton for work, located only 25 miles east of town. Dayton is home to the Dayton Art Institute, RiverScape MetroPark, and 2nd Street Market.
The city of Eaton offers public schools, small businesses, supermarkets, local restaurants, and community parks and green spaces like Eaton Country Club and Preble County Fairgrounds. Residents of Eaton can also easily get into Cincinnati and Indianapolis for a weekend getaway.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,673
Average: $66,197
Education
1,621
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,227
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Eaton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Eaton, OH is $622 for a studio, $697 for one bedroom, and $653 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eaton has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$697/month
638 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Eaton, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
William Bruce Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
431 Students
Hollingsworth East Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
400 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
469 Students
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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.