Median Age
42
Diversity Index
16.400
Eaton
Centrally located, Eaton — just five miles south of Interstate 70 and 40 minutes outside of Dayton — serves as the county seat for rural Preble County and is home to the famous Preble County Fair. Eaton strives to maintain its small-town feel as it grows into a more urban community with a blend of diverse commerce, industry, and agriculture. With its historic downtown, Eaton has affordable housing, newer school facilities, an Edison State Community College branch location, plenty of recreational areas and activities, and charm.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
3,713
Total Housing Units
4,027
Owner Occupied
2,378
Renter Occupied
1,335
Vacant
314
Median Home Value
$175,126
Average Home Value
$190,675
Income Projection
Median Household
$52,907 $56,175
Average Household
$72,149 $80,079
Per Capita
$32,244 $36,230
Workforce
Total Businesses
443
Total Employed
5,810
Workers 16+
3,837
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
48
Employed
995
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
14
Employed
787
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
54
Employed
749
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
52
Employed
712
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
33
Employed
659
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
32
Employed
658
Some
High School
301
Graduated
High School
2,514
Associates
Degree
424
Bachelor's
Degree
706
Graduate
Degree
461
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
2,784
Non-Resident Commuters
768
Drive Alone
3,342
Carpooled
292
Public
0
Work At Home
148
