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    Lower Paxton Township

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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        B+
      5. Good for Families
        A minus
      6. Diversity
        A
      7. Jobs
        B+
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        B+
      Lower Paxton Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 52,925. Lower Paxton Township is in Dauphin County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Lower Paxton Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lower Paxton Township there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Lower Paxton Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lower Paxton Township are above average.
      Population
      52,925
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $225,200
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,145
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        32%
      • Own
        68%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        105.5
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        50.7
        40.7
      • Robbery
        20.3
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        142
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,162.4
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        44.6
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        13%
      • 35-44 years
        13%
      • 45-54 years
        13%
      • 55-64 years
        14%
      • 65+ years
        19%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        14%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        24%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        27%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        30%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        6%
        11%
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      Working in Lower Paxton Township

      Jobs
      B+
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $77,583
      National
      $69,021
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