Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Paxtang is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,617. Residents earn $83,571 per year, which is 11% above the national average.
Based on current data, Paxtang receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Paxtang offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Paxtang is $83,571, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Paxtang is $179,900, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Paxtang is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 65 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,964 per 100,000, 102% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Paxtang experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 23.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 81.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.1% |
| 35% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $83,571 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,879 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,308 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,173 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,552 |
| County GDP | $28,909M |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Healthcare | 979 |
| Retail | 898 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |
| Census Median | $179,900 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $137 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.1% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,085 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,206 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,617/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Total Violent | 65.0/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 65.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,963.6/100K |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 259.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,703.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 378 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,944/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2623°N, 76.8342°W |
| County FIPS | 42043 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.6% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,944/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 979 |
| Restaurants | 716 |
| Retail Stores | 898 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 14.0% |