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Saxton, PA


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Saxton, Pennsylvania

Saxton, Pennsylvania, in Bedford county, is 70 miles NW of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 93 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 803.

The People and Families of Saxton

In Saxton, about 47% of adults are married. Saxton offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the town, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Saxton, in comparison to similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saxton had a median family income of $34,250.

Political Inclinations

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

Saxton Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Saxton. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Saxton is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. 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 Saxton?

Commuting

In Saxton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Saxton Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Saxton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Saxton, PA

Comparing Saxton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens87
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Housing Recently Built14
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