At a Glance
Median Income
$83,571
$37,879 per capita
Home Value
$179,900
Zillow: $258,294
Median Rent
$1,085/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.6%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Paxtang Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paxtang's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paxtang a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paxtang residents earn a median household income of $83,571 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,879. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paxtang is $179,900 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,294. Median rent is $1,085/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
36.6% of adults in Paxtang hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxtang has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,617
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density3,944/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.4%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,571
Per Capita$37,879
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,900
Rent$1,085
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$258,294
Housing Units682
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation378 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.6%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Paxtang was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.