At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$33,668 per capita
Home Value
$195,600
Zillow: $316,699
Median Rent
$853/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
146/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Saxonburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saxonburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saxonburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saxonburg residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,668. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,418 business establishments, including 387 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saxonburg is $195,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,699. Median rent is $853/month, with 24.4% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Saxonburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 146/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Saxonburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saxonburg has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,293
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density1,421/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$33,668
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$14,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,261
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$853
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$316,699
Housing Units715
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property146/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,053/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,304 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Saxonburg was founded in 1845.
The median home in Saxonburg was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 387 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.