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Saxton, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Blair County County
Saxton, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Saxton a Good Place to Live?
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.