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Paxtonville, PA

Pennsylvania

Paxtonville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 193. Residents earn $59,830 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
193 Population 222/sq mi density
$59,830 Median Income $27,393 per capita
$203,600 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,830 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$203,600 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,830
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $203,600
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.1%
94% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Paxtonville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population193
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,830
Per Capita$27,393
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,202M
Commute11 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$203,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units93
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation542 ft (165 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute11 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries4

Is Paxtonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paxtonville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Paxtonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paxtonville is $59,830, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paxtonville is $203,600, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Paxtonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Paxtonville has a population of 193 with a density of 222 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

193
Total Population
222
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.5%
Female 58.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Paxtonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paxtonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paxtonville is $59,830, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes.

Income: Paxtonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,830
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,393
Avg Weekly Wage$885
IRS Avg AGI$63,175

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,002
County GDP$2,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants87
Healthcare101
Retail169
Manufacturing67

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time11.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Paxtonville is $203,600, 28% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$203,600
28% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.9%
Housing Units93
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,243
21% above US avg
Effective Rate2.08%
Paxtonville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation542 ft (165 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates40.7746°N, 77.0762°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 2.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26.2%

Winner: Republican by 47 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.1%
94% below US avg
High School+85.5%
Graduate Degree+3.3%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density222/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants87
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute11.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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