Easton - America’s Dreamtown

According to the publication Bizjournals, Easton ranks fourth as an American “Dreamtown.” It is easily accessible to Washington DC and Baltimore, but still retains it rural character and lack of congestion. Income levels are among the highest in the metropolitan American towns.

In an effort to determine which qualities an American Dreamtown should have, Bizjournals looked for metropolitan areas which have a small diverse community with a strong local economy, light traffic, a well educated population, a moderate cost of living and access to a large metropolitan area. Easton, Maryland received the fourth highest marks as the best place to live in America.

Easton has an area population of 35,500 people with a per capita income of $46,144. The population growth within the past five years has been a moderate 5.5% but the income growth has soared by 30%. It is the principal city in Talbot County, often referred to as the "crown jewel" of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Easton’s 12,000 inhabitants take pride in the historical atmosphere of the town as well as its rich colonial legacy. A walk through the town will introduce you to many charming shops, beautiful shade trees, gardens and brick walls, along with a delightful blend of old buildings and homes. Modern Easton is an arts and cultural center, popular for its museums, art galleries, antique stores, unique gift shops, and a performing arts center, the Avalon Theater. It is the hub of activity amongst the neighboring communities along the magnificent Miles and Tred Avon Rivers.

Reward yourself and your family with a visit to Easton, Maryland and discover why this town has delighted residents and visitors for so many years.

It all starts with water, not much, just a trickle from a spring or surface water from rain. The trickle joins many more to form a rivulet then a stream or brook, later a creek, perhaps a river, all forms of tributaries which feed into a major body of water – in this case the Chesapeake Bay which is fed by more than 150 rivers and creeks as well as thousands of minor tributaries. Our bay is an estuary where fresh and tidal salt water mix. It is surrounded by a vast watershed of 64,000 square miles involving five states and the District of Columbia. The 190 mile long Chesapeake supports extraordinary ecosystems that support 3600 species of plants and animals and living in diverse habitats. With 12,000 miles of shore line, it’s no wonder, that the bay attracts more than a million wildfowl a year and hosts a major fish and shellfish industry, notably the blue crabs, oysters and striped bass. The Chesapeake region provided a unique haven for early habitants, explorers, settlers from Great Britain and the Continent and presently it is a magnet for their many descendants along with thousands of others who are attracted to our “faire shores.” It is no wonder that this region attracts so many visitors and seasonal home owners. Tidewater residents, both human and wildlife, have long realized that the Eastern Shore of Maryland is one of the finest places in America to call home.