At a Glance
Median Income
$34,861
$22,376 per capita
Home Value
$119,600
Zillow: $142,290
Median Rent
$638/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
17.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Saxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saxton 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
Saxton residents earn a median household income of $34,861 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,376. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saxton is $119,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,290. Median rent is $638/month, with 31.5% 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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Saxton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Saxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saxton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population723
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,763/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,861
Per Capita$22,376
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$8,000M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,600
Rent$638
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$142,290
Housing Units355
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Premature Death10,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation877 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband71.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Saxton was founded in 1855.
The median home in Saxton was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 305 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.