Paxton
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Housing in Paxton
The typical Paxton home is worth about $152,000, down 0.7% in a year, 60% below the Florida typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Paxton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Paxton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are DeFuniak Springs (22%), Crestview (8%) and Fort Walton Beach (6%). Half commute less than 35 miles.
Health in Paxton
Compared with Florida
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Paxton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Paxton
Full climate →Paxton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Paxton
All Paxton schools →School Grade A-
The public schools Paxton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.
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