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Paxton, FL


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Paxton, Florida

Paxton, Florida, in Walton county, is 56 miles W of Dothan, Alabama (center to center) and 221 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The town has a population of 656.

The People and Families of Paxton

In Paxton, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paxton had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paxton Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Paxton. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Paxton?

Commuting

In Paxton, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Paxton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyPaxton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%Paxton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Paxton, FL

Comparing Paxton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity72
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work52
Public Transportation Use42
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Housing Recently Built73
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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