Upper Paxton Township, PA

Living in Upper Paxton Township

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 42
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 90
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 89
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Schools 39
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Residents

4.3k Population +136 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$36k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$543 Median Monthly Rent +$105 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke5%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas12%
Utility gas1%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Upper Paxton Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Harrisburg Metro Area21
Dauphin County38

Property Crime in Upper Paxton Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Harrisburg Metro Area16
Dauphin County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 9
Feb 31 3 7
Mar 39 3 5
Apr 50 4 0
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 33 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Upper Paxton Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding75
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Upper Paxton Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Upper Paxton Township, PA

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Colleges

Colleges near Upper Paxton Township, PA

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Central Penn College
19 miles, S
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Bucknell University
26 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Upper Paxton Township, PA

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Holy Spirit Hospital
22 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Upper Paxton Township, PA

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