At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$29,381 per capita
Home Value
$196,400
Zillow: $264,769
Violent Crime
213/100K
2,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
261 sunny days/yr
How North Pownal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Pownal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Pownal a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Pownal residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,381. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Pownal is $196,400 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,769. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
North Pownal reports 213 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,405/100K.
Education
53.5% of adults in North Pownal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Pownal has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$29,381
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$264,769
Housing Units133
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent213/100K
Property2,405/100K
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation893 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in North Pownal was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Albany International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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