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Easton, Pennsylvania · ZIP 18042

Easton — ZIP 18042

Crime DataSchools

Easton (18042) scores 64/100 — Fair for Easton. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $276K.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency50%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$276K
Median rent$1,748/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$276K

Median Rent

$1,748/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,044

Violent Crime

230

Property Crime

1,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Northampton County, Pennsylvania (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Wilson Area HS09–12709
67%
67%
Williams Township El SchKG–04249
67%
77%
Wilson Borough El SchKG–04285
52%
62%
March El SchKG–05296
42%
57%
Avona El SchKG–04205
32%
47%
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch05–08643
28%
59%
Easton Arts Academy Elementary CSKG–05254
17%
32%
Paxinosa El SchKG–05572
16%
22%
Cheston El SchKG–05559
14%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

44,797

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

34.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 18042 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 18042 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 18042 is approximately $276K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 18042 in Easton has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.