Paoli, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Orange County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,274 Population 875/sq mi density
$45,926 Median Income $30,063 per capita
$134,300 Home Value $177,601 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,926 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,300 home value, $827/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Paoli, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,926
39% below
$30,063 per capita
Home Value
$134,300
52% below
Zillow: $177,601
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Paoli Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Paoli's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
48%
Rent
71%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paoli a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paoli residents earn a median household income of $45,926 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,063. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 400 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paoli is $134,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,601. Median rent is $827/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

13.2% of adults in Paoli hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paoli has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,274
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,926
Per Capita$30,063
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,300
Rent$827
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$177,601
Housing Units1,655
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death9,621/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation611 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Paoli was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.