Living in Paxton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paxton · Census data 2020–2024
Paxton has 5,002 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $134,083 (29% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $472,300, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Paxton at a glance
- Population
- 5,002
- Median age
- 41.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $134,083State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $472,300State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Paxton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paxton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paxton the median home value is $472,300, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 13.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,672 a month in housing costs.
Paxton median household income
The median household income in Paxton is $134,083 and the income per person is $56,309. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Paxton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,753
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.58
Paxton demographics
- Population
- 5,002
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 1,720
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paxton ›
Education in Paxton
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Paxton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paxton
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Paxton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxton | 5,002 | $134,083 | $472,300 | $1,386 |
| Holden | 20,064 | $141,923 | $470,700 | $1,648 |
| Spencer | 12,008 | $80,533 | $382,000 | $1,078 |
| Leicester | 11,113 | $105,173 | $413,100 | $1,487 |
| Rutland | 9,353 | $145,707 | $462,800 | $1,078 |
| Oakham | 1,639 | $102,000 | $420,100 | $1,174 |
| North Brookfield | 4,760 | $79,285 | $359,100 | $981 |
| Worcester | 207,055 | $70,102 | $374,400 | $1,487 |
| East Brookfield | 2,166 | $81,042 | $381,200 | $1,142 |
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What is the median household income in Paxton, MA?
The median household income in Paxton is $134,083, 29% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $472,300, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Paxton?
The median gross rent in Paxton is $1,386 per month, about 13.7% of household income.
Is Paxton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 16% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 1.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Paxton?
The median age in Paxton is 41.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Paxton?
The average commute to work in Paxton is 31 minutes; 25.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paxton?
The unemployment rate in Paxton is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paxton?
54.7% 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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