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Middle Paxton Township
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    Middle Paxton Township

    #3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Dauphin County
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      1. Public Schools
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      2. Crime & Safety
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      3. Housing
        A
      4. Nightlife
        B minus
      5. Good for Families
        A
      6. Diversity
        C+
      7. Jobs
        A minus
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B+
      11. Outdoor Activities
        B+
      12. Commute
        C
      Middle Paxton Township is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,047. Middle Paxton Township is in Dauphin County and is one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Living in Middle Paxton Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Middle Paxton Township there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Middle Paxton Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Middle Paxton Township are highly rated.
      Population
      5,047
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $199,500
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,060
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        11%
      • Own
        89%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        282.7
      • Murder
        6.1
      • Rape
        40.7
      • Robbery
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        500.1
      • Theft
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      C+
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        12%
      • 10-17 years
        6%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        12%
      • 35-44 years
        8%
      • 45-54 years
        10%
      • 55-64 years
        19%
      • 65+ years
        29%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        11%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        32%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        20%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        35%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        2%
        11%
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      Jobs
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      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $79,671
      National
      $69,021
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