Living in Paxton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paxton · Census data 2020–2024
Paxton has 686 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $61,136 (18% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $171,200, the median rent is $860/month.
Paxton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paxton at a glance
- Population
- 686
- Median age
- 50.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,136State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $171,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Paxton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Paxton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paxton the median home value is $171,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,650 a month in housing costs.
Paxton median household income
The median household income in Paxton is $61,136 and the income per person is $24,763. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Paxton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.33
Paxton demographics
- Population
- 686
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 294
- Foreign-born
- 17.6%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paxton ›
Education in Paxton
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Paxton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paxton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Paxton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 686 | $61,136 | $171,200 | $860 |
| Lockhart | 359 | $33,750 | $68,300 | $707 |
| Laurel Hill | 355 | $63,036 | $117,900 | $742 |
| Onycha | 238 | $47,639 | $55,000 | $600 |
| Horn Hill | 215 | $36,250 | $150,000 | $707 |
| Samson | 1,669 | $33,424 | $91,100 | $762 |
| Kinston | 704 | $43,036 | $70,500 | $708 |
| Libertyville | 174 | $81,346 | $120,000 | — |
| DeFuniak Springs | 6,532 | $54,512 | $201,400 | $1,024 |
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What is the median household income in Paxton, FL?
The median household income in Paxton is $61,136, 18% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paxton?
The median home value in Paxton is $171,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Paxton?
The median gross rent in Paxton is $860 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Paxton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Paxton?
The median age in Paxton is 50.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Paxton?
The average commute to work in Paxton is 29 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paxton?
The unemployment rate in Paxton is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paxton?
10.3% of adults in Paxton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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