I live about 15 min from Easton, but OUTside of 270. I would say the important thing is, if you are going to be here a few years, look at school districts (unless you want to worry about moving again soon.) Easton is in Columbus public schools, you definitely don't want them for your kids! But if you are willing to live just 10 min away, you have the choice of Westerville, New Albany, or Gahanna schools, all very good options! I lived in the estates of New Albany, they have townhomes there, but they are not cheap, and also lived in Fairway Lakes apts, their townhomes were more affordable. Of course, as far as customer service, you get what you pay for.
If you are not going to be here when the kids start school, there are a lot of townhomes within walking distance to Easton Towne Centre, and I think it would be perfectly fine to live in any of those :) Good luck!!
P.S. While Easton has gone downhill in the 6 years I have lived in the area, it is by no means "the Hood of Columbus," lol