Paxtang, PA Real Estate | Homes for Sale & Community Guide

Discover Paxtang, PA

Walkable, Established, and Right Where You Need to Be

Paxtang is a compact, walkable borough on Harrisburg's East Shore -- surrounded by the city of Harrisburg and neighboring townships, but maintaining its own identity as a borough with real neighborhood character. The streets are lined with mid-century and older homes on established lots, and the community's location puts residents within easy reach of downtown Harrisburg, the major East Shore corridors along Derry Street and Route 22, and the broader Capital Area employment base. For buyers seeking a well-located, established neighborhood at an accessible price point, Paxtang is a quiet but compelling option in Dauphin County's East Shore market.

Featured Properties

Browse the available properties in the area below.

For Sale

MLS® PADA2057670

$289,900

3517 SHARON STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17111

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,000 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

MLS® PADA2052290

$268,000

301 SWAN STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17111

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,234 Sq.Ft.

Overview for Paxtang, PA

1,617 people live in Paxtang, where the median age is 36.7 and the average individual income is $37,879. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,617

Total Population

36.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,879

Average individual Income

Around Paxtang, PA

There's plenty to do around Paxtang, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

45

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

33

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Deardorff Grocery, Rosa's Jar, and Sweet Cordelia’s Cake & Bake Shoppe.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Deardorff Grocery page on Yelp Search 224 Hamilton St on Google Maps	Dining	3.22 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rosa's Jar page on Yelp Search 4600 Jonestown Rd on Google Maps	Dining	2.85 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sweet Cordelia’s Cake & Bake Shoppe page on Yelp Search 6130 Jonestown Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4.86 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Special T Cakes & More page on Yelp	Dining	2.32 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the fudge-O-lutely page on Yelp Search 1233 N 3rd St on Google Maps	Dining · $	2.91 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wake And Bake Cafe page on Yelp Search 240 N 3rd St on Google Maps	Dining	2.62 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Progress Fitness page on Yelp Search 2201 Paxton Church Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.78 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Thrive Fit Co page on Yelp Search 1801 Market St on Google Maps	Active	4.53 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Deep Water Brazilian Jiu Jitsu page on Yelp Search 732 Colonial Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.26 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Harrisburg Escape Rooms at ABC East Lanes page on Yelp Search 1001 Eisenhower Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.32 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center page on Yelp Search 2331 Walnut St on Google Maps	Active	1.36 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Model Behavior Beauty page on Yelp Search 83 Erford Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.39 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Joelle's page on Yelp Search 3821 Linglestown Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.88 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Platinum page on Yelp Search 318 5th St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.98 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Carmina Cristina page on Yelp Search 2209 Market St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.93 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio D Salon page on Yelp Search 322D South Front St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.24 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

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