Lower Paxton Township, PA

Living in Lower Paxton Township

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 14
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Commute 71
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 80
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Schools 66
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Residents

49k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
37% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black15%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate30%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$6.1k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$197k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$903 Median Monthly Rent +$162 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lower Paxton Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Lower Paxton Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 6
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 40 3 3
Apr 51 4 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 44 3 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lower Paxton Township

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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New Story School
2 miles, W
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Holy Spirit Hospital
8 miles, SW

Airports

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