At a Glance
Median Income
$100,573
$46,911 per capita
Home Value
$240,400
Zillow: $375,237
Median Rent
$1,372/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
3,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Paxtonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paxtonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paxtonia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paxtonia residents earn a median household income of $100,573 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,911. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Paxtonia is $240,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,237. Median rent is $1,372/month, with 18.9% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Paxtonia reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,964/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Paxtonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paxtonia has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,530
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,573
Per Capita$46,911
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent$1,372
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$375,237
Housing Units2,220
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property3,964/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation537 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Paxtonia was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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