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Easton, Maryland Retirement Guide
established retirement community
55
Retirement Score
Easton, Maryland at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $328,000
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.
- Avg January Low
- 25°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 104.9 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 55 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
104.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$328,000High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,153High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; pension exclusion available for qualifying retirees.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
68.7 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
41.4 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
68.7 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July High
87.7°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
25°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
48.1"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
280 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Safety
Safety Score
86.2 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
14.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
17,118High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
45.4High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
26.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$75,198High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
58.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
7.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
39.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
11.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
69.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
16.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
10.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
1.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Easton using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$711
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$798
Median home price used: $328,000
Median rent reference: $1,153 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.