Housing data for Upper Paxton Township, PA
Upper Paxton Township, PA has an estimated 4,026 residents and 1,810 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Dauphin County.
10.2% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $797 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−5.5%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,026 (±16)
- Housing units
- 1,810 (±157)
- Households that rent
- 10.2%
- Median gross rent
- $797
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −5.5%
What stands out in Upper Paxton Township
Homes heated by fuel oil: 39.6% (±10.5 points) in Upper Paxton Township, higher than in Dauphin County (15.5%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 0.9% (±2.9 points) in Upper Paxton Township, lower than in Dauphin County (17.4%).
Households that rent: 10.2% (±5.2 points) in Upper Paxton Township, lower than in Dauphin County (36.9%).
Households without a vehicle: 2.3% (±1.9 points) in Upper Paxton Township, lower than in Dauphin County (9.4%).
- Heating fuel in Upper Paxton Township
- Types of homes in Upper Paxton Township
- Commute and cars in Upper Paxton Township
Housing in Upper Paxton Township at a glance
- Median rent: $797 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,141 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 53.7% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 10.2% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $58,105 median household income
- Home values: $188,500 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,532 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,720 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.9% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 67.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 58.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 39.6% heat with fuel oil or kerosene
- Commute and cars: 32.7 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −5.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 17.7% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Fair Market Rent: $1,120 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 17061)
Upper Paxton Township against Dauphin County, its state and the nation
| Upper Paxton Township | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,026 (±16) | 289,593 (exact) | 13,018,639 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,810 (±157) | 127,828 (±159) | 5,806,452 (±672) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 10.2% (±5.2 points) | 36.9% (±0.9 points) | 30.7% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $797 (±$397) | $1,217 (±$26) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $58,105 (±$19,660) | $76,242 (±$1,935) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $188,500 (±$30,074) | $236,400 (±$3,814) | $254,500 (±$767) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,720 (±$477) | $3,198 (±$61) | $3,311 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 58.5% (±13.6 points) | 61.8% (±1.7 points) | 67.3% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 32.7 minutes (±7.8) | 21.5 minutes (±0.5) | 26.3 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 85.0% (±6.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 46.8 years (±12.3) | 39.4 years (±0.3) | 40.9 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Upper Paxton Township covers 25.9 square miles of land, about 156 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Upper Paxton Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,259 (±23) | 4,026 (±16) | −5.5% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 1,901 (±105) | 1,810 (±157) | −4.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $740 (±$202) | $797 (±$397) | +7.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $160,500 (±$9,555) | $188,500 (±$30,074) | +17.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $55,380 (±$4,649) | $58,105 (±$19,660) | +4.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,388 (±$85) | $1,532 (±$282) | +10.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,249 (±$357) | $2,720 (±$477) | +20.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 16.9% (±4.7 points) | 10.2% (±5.2 points) | −6.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Dauphin County
Upper Paxton Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Dauphin County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dauphin County recorded 250 violent and 1,087 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Upper Paxton Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17061 | 67% | 6,842 | $819 | $166,100 | $55,611 |
| 17017 | 16% | 1,509 | $739 | $216,600 | $82,396 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Upper Paxton Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millersburg | 2.6 mi | $812 | $134,500 | 48.8% |
| Liverpool | 3.5 mi | $798 | $197,500 | 45.5% |
| Liverpool Township | 4.5 mi | $894 | $274,700 | 6.0% |
| Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | 5.1 mi | $1,125 | $234,800 | 20.7% |
| Lower Mahanoy Township | 5.8 mi | $738 | $215,000 | 24.0% |
| Elizabethville | 6.1 mi | $825 | $174,300 | 30.6% |
| Susquehanna Township (Juniata County) | 6.1 mi | $699 | $247,100 | 15.6% |
| Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 6.1 mi | $718 | $233,500 | 18.8% |
Places in Pennsylvania most like Upper Paxton Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Township (Lycoming County) | $761 | $226,500 | $57,266 | 12.8% |
| Monroe Township (Wyoming County) | $771 | $197,300 | $59,286 | 15.2% |
| Southampton Township (Bedford County) | $885 | $215,800 | $56,336 | 14.9% |
| Boggs Township (Armstrong County) | $783 | $169,700 | $66,667 | 13.4% |
| Union Township (Huntingdon County) | $839 | $164,700 | $56,563 | 13.9% |
| Sandy Lake Township | $788 | $169,400 | $61,458 | 9.1% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Pennsylvania.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Upper Paxton Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,166 | $1,285 | $1,598 | $2,055 | $2,100 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Upper Paxton Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,000 | $38,300 | $61,250 |
| 2 people | $26,250 | $43,750 | $70,000 |
| 3 people | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $54,650 | $87,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $59,050 | $94,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $63,400 | $101,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $67,800 | $108,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $72,150 | $115,450 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $109,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Upper Paxton Township
What is the median household income in Upper Paxton Township?
The median household income in Upper Paxton Township is $58,105 (±$19,660) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Upper Paxton Township, PA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $188,500 (±$30,074) for owner-occupied homes in Upper Paxton Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Upper Paxton Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Upper Paxton Township, PA is $1,532 (±$282) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Upper Paxton Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Upper Paxton Township, PA is $2,720 (±$477) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Upper Paxton Township?
Upper Paxton Township, PA has an estimated 1,810 (±157) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Upper Paxton Township?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 54.9% of homes in Upper Paxton Township, PA.
Is Upper Paxton Township growing?
In Upper Paxton Township, the number of residents went from 4,259 in 2015–2019 to 4,026 in 2020–2024 (−5.5%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Upper Paxton Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Upper Paxton Township are 17061, 17017.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 17061?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 17061 is $819 (±$53) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Upper Paxton township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:79216, in state:42 county:043).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .