Living in Paxtang, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paxtang · Census data 2020–2024
Paxtang has 1,662 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $87,083 (12% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $180,400, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Paxtang at a glance
- Population
- 1,662
- Median age
- 39.7State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $87,083State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $180,400State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Paxtang a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Paxtang
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paxtang the median home value is $180,400, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,441 a month in housing costs.
Paxtang median household income
The median household income in Paxtang is $87,083 and the income per person is $40,602. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Paxtang: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 712
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.38
Paxtang demographics
- Population
- 1,662
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 698
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paxtang ›
Education in Paxtang
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Paxtang have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paxtang
- Unemployment rate
- 6.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Paxtang vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxtang | 1,662 | $87,083 | $180,400 | $1,091 |
| Penbrook | 3,266 | $62,312 | $168,100 | $987 |
| Oberlin | 269 | $125,809 | $229,400 | — |
| Lawnton | 4,765 | $84,861 | $222,600 | $999 |
| Swatara | 27,953 | $80,444 | $214,400 | $1,252 |
| Progress | 11,017 | $73,030 | $202,500 | $1,233 |
| Enhaut | 1,197 | $73,836 | $155,900 | — |
| Bressler | 2,060 | $76,181 | $173,400 | $1,343 |
| Steelton | 6,296 | $58,194 | $134,800 | $1,289 |
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What is the median household income in Paxtang, PA?
The median household income in Paxtang is $87,083, 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paxtang?
The median home value in Paxtang is $180,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Paxtang?
The median gross rent in Paxtang is $1,091 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Paxtang, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Paxtang?
The median age in Paxtang is 39.7 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Paxtang?
The average commute to work in Paxtang is 22 minutes; 15.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paxtang?
The unemployment rate in Paxtang is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paxtang?
38.4% of adults in Paxtang 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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