Lower Paxton Township, PA
Living in Lower Paxton Township
Bikeability14
Walkability14
Commute71
Public Transit21
Affordability56
Public Safety70
Airports48
Hospitals63
Colleges80
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools66
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+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
$71kMedian 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
$197kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$903Median 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
Public Schools near Lower Paxton Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lower Paxton Township, PA
East Shore Montessori School
1 miles, E
New Story School
2 miles, W
Hansel & Gretel Early Learning Center
2 miles, S
Harrisburg Christian School
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lower Paxton Township, PA
Central Penn College
7 miles, W
Messiah University
15 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lower Paxton Township, PA
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
6 miles, SW
Pinnacle Health Hospitals
6 miles, SW
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Hospital
8 miles, SW