Easton, Maryland
Easton is a town of 17,308 people in Talbot County, Maryland, founded in 1790.
Why visit Easton
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Avalon Theatre, Easton Premier, Tidewater Inn and Easton Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Easton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Easton
Easton is an incorporated town in and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 17,101 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 17,342 in 2022. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the secondary is 21606. The primary phone exchange is 822, the auxiliary exchanges are 690, 819, 820, 763, and 770, and the area code is 410.
From the Wikipedia article Easton, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Avalon Theatre
Cinema and theater
Theater and former movie theater in Easton, Maryland, United States of America
Museums and landmarks14
Tidewater Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Maryland, United States of America
Easton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Maryland, United States
Llandaff House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Miller's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Myrtle Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic home in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland
Old Bloomfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
The Anchorage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Home on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Troth's Fortune
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Victorian Corn Cribs
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
8254 Ocean Gateway, Easton
Mo-Fr 05:00-19:30; Sa, Su 05:30-19:30
Snifters
Cafe · 0.8 mi
Eclectic bistro that boasts small plates coupled with wine, beer, and craft cocktails: various craft beers on draft and a wine list with...
219 Marlboro Avenue, Easton
We,Th 16:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 16:30-22:00; Su 10:00-14:00
4 Sisters Kabab and Curry
Restaurant
600 Dover Road, Easton
Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Plaza Jalisco
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
7813 Ocean Gateway
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Taqueria Y Polleria La Mixta
Restaurant
306 East Dover Street, Easton
25 more on the map.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship28
All Saints' Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
St. John's Chapel of St. Michael's Parish
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Healthcare5
University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton
Hospital · 0.6 mi
219 South Washington Street, Easton
Map of Easton
158 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 30°F | 3.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Royal Oak 2 Ssw Hcn (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Talbot County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-16: Hurricane Irene (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Easton Municipal Airport (ESN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- St. Michaels 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Algonquin 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Grasonville 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Cambridge 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Denton 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Hurlock 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Ridgely 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Chester 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Federalsburg 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Stevensville 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Easton-md, Mellowcream, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 16, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 11, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 15, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 13, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 12, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 14, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trinity Cathedral - Easton 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oasis Easton 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oasis Easton 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oasis Easton 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oasis Easton 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oasis Easton 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oasis Easton 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 301 E. Dover - Easton, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asbury UMC - Easton 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asbury UMC - Easton 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asbury UMC - Easton 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Asbury UMC - Easton 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Easton Town Office, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Easton, MD, BoistFeb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Troth's Fortune HABS MD1, E.H. Pickering, HABS photographer, Public domain
- Old Bloomfield HABS MD1, unknown HABS photographer, Public domain
- AnchorageTalMD, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EASTON HISTORIC DISTRICT, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wye Mill Miller's House MD1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StJohns Easton-9652, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AllSaintsChurch-9648, Cecouchman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Easton Christ Church, TwoScarsUp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Third Haven Brick Meeting House in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland 2013-12-27 11-28, User:Msannakoval, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AvalonTheatre, Politanvm, CC BY-SA 4.0
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