Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Lower Paxton
Lower Paxton, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$994
Population
64,606
Renter Mix
31% Rent
An amenity-laden suburb near Pennsylvania’s state capital
Great Location
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Suburban
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Good Schools
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Shopping
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Lower Paxton is a sprawling township approximately seven miles northeast of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. Living so close to the state’s capital city is great for those who wish to work in Harrisburg or live near big-city amenities. Lower Paxton offers a suburban setting with abundant schools, shopping centers, and community parks. Colonial Park Mall, Colonial Commons, and Paxton Towne Center are just a few of the places you’ll find popular retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, and services in Lower Paxton. Residents have easy access to Interstate 83, which will help them get to Harrisburg International Airport. There are abundant apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent in Lower Paxton that range from affordable to upscale.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,878
Average: $95,467
Education
19,447
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
33,647
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lower Paxton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lower Paxton, PA is $994 for one bedroom, $1,119 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Paxton has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$994/month
622 Sq Ft
House
$1,729/month
1,526 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,997/month
672 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lower Paxton, PA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area
- Wildwood Park
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Hershey Gardens
- Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.