Living in Paxtonia, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paxtonia · Census data 2020–2024
Paxtonia has 4,074 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $102,594 (32% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $249,900, the median rent is $1,387/month.
Paxtonia at a glance
- Population
- 4,074
- Median age
- 46.6State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,594State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $249,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,387/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Paxtonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paxtonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paxtonia the median home value is $249,900, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,387 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,728 a month in housing costs.
Paxtonia median household income
The median household income in Paxtonia is $102,594 and the income per person is $50,925. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Paxtonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,896
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.22
Paxtonia demographics
- Population
- 4,074
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 1,828
- Foreign-born
- 14%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paxtonia ›
Education in Paxtonia
45% of adults 25 and older in Paxtonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paxtonia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Paxtonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxtonia | 4,074 | $102,594 | $249,900 | $1,387 |
| Lower Paxton | 54,657 | $91,789 | $284,700 | $1,417 |
| Colonial Park | 18,032 | $73,105 | $231,100 | $1,392 |
| Linglestown | 6,957 | $92,558 | $259,400 | $1,618 |
| Progress | 11,017 | $73,030 | $202,500 | $1,233 |
| Rutherford | 6,890 | $83,636 | $214,200 | $1,155 |
| Lawnton | 4,765 | $84,861 | $222,600 | $999 |
| Skyline View | 4,704 | $97,982 | $299,600 | $1,897 |
| West Hanover | 11,049 | $89,183 | $308,300 | $1,762 |
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What is the median household income in Paxtonia, PA?
The median household income in Paxtonia is $102,594, 32% 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 Paxtonia?
The median home value in Paxtonia is $249,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Paxtonia?
The median gross rent in Paxtonia is $1,387 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Paxtonia, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
What is the median age in Paxtonia?
The median age in Paxtonia is 46.6 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Paxtonia?
The average commute to work in Paxtonia is 22 minutes; 20.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paxtonia?
The unemployment rate in Paxtonia is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paxtonia?
45% of adults in Paxtonia 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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