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Paxton, Florida

town · Walton County

At a glance

686
Population
$171,200
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$153,187
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$860/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$61,136
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
28.8 min
Average commute
84.7%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost5% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates10.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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