Median Income
$68,000
10% lower than US avg
Home Value
$230,000
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$604
48% lower than US avg
Unemployment
5.7%
58% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
35% higher than US avg
How Roxton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,115
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$39,800
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty16.8%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,000
Rent$604
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units445
Rent Burden7.3%
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+17.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Roxton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Roxton receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Roxton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Roxton is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Roxton is $230,000, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 17.7% have completed high school.
Roxton has a population of 1,115 with a density of 19 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).
Population
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 2.2% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Spanish | 95.5% |
| 613% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.2% |
The median household income in Roxton is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,000 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| 58% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.0% |
The median home value in Roxton is $230,000, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $604 (48% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $230,000 |
| 18% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.7% |
| Housing Units | 445 |
Property Tax
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Healthcare Access
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Crime Rates: Roxton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (148.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5449°N, 72.5317°W |
| Timezone | America/Montreal |