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Paxton, MA


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Paxton, Massachusetts

Paxton, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 7 miles NW of Worcester, Massachusetts (center to center) and 44 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Worcester metropolitan area. Paxton has a population of 4,386.

The People and Families of Paxton

In Paxton, about 62% of adults are married. Lots of Paxton people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paxton had a median family income of $80,498. People in Paxton generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Paxton than most places. The town enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Paxton gave more campaign money ($4,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paxton Housing

Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Paxton.

Commuting

In Paxton, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPaxton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPaxton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPaxton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPaxton College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Paxton Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Paxton Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Paxton Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Paxton, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women107
Well-Paid Single Men105
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population68
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults108

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use73
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes14
People Living Alone12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime66

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