At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$24,358 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
Zillow: $151,704
Median Rent
$876/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
19.1% smoking rate
How Paxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paxton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paxton residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,358. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,125 business establishments, including 317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paxton is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,704. Median rent is $876/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
8.0% of adults in Paxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population621
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$24,358
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$6,430M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,080
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$876
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$151,704
Housing Units300
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,110/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain59.8 in/yr
Elevation315 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Paxton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
19.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.