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Paxton

#10 in Best Places to Live in Worcester County
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  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 24 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
    Paxton is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 4,870. Paxton is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Paxton offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Paxton there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Paxton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Paxton are highly rated.
    Population
    4,870
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $309,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $973
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      121.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      20.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      182
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      40.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%
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    Working in Paxton

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,875
    National
    $55,322
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      Paxton Reviews

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      I have lived all over New England and have lived near Boston and very remote. Paxton is a very small "bedroom' town, there is NO CRIME!! Whomever reported gangs is completely inaccurate. The town is on the upper middle class level, high property values, it is mostly white and neighbors actually wave to each other. The public school district is also very good, highly rated, compared to other MA districts. There are no restaurants besides the little local shops, the town is only 3 blocks long. Not unusual for a 'bedroom' New England town. Very nice town compared to many places I have lived that actually had 'crime' statistics. Nice parks and recreation for those who like to be out doors.
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      While the experience living and growing up here was okay, the school system was very lax in dealing with situations like bullying under the former administration. The lack of concern for the safety of the students was alarming to me as a student, and I ended up switching to a different local school, then switching out of the district altogether. I believe that the new administration has taken strides to improve this issue - though I, unfortunately, can't attest to this.
      I feel that it is a safe environment however there is not much diversity. There isn't much to do in Paxton. There aren't any restaurants, nor fun places to go to. They do have a beautiful park that is perfect for taking pictures. Their annual tree lighting for Christmas is kind of poor and it seemed to be done with no effort. The neighbors are friendly and the environment is nice and quiet.
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