Paoli, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Paoli is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,124. Residents earn $117,094 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,124 Population 3,032/sq mi density
$117,094 Median Income $70,424 per capita
$470,000 Home Value $607,851 Zillow
$1,852 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$117,094 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$470,000 home value, $1,852/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,094
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $470,000
67% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.6%
109% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,852
59% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Paoli Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,124
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density3,032/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 74%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,094
Per Capita$70,424
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Commute23 min

Housing

A
Home Value$470,000
Rent$1,852
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$607,851

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation565 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.6%
High School+96.6%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute23 min
EV Stations2
Libraries37

Is Paoli a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paoli receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Paoli stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paoli is $117,094, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Paoli among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paoli is $470,000, making it a premium housing market at 67% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,852 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Paoli is a highly educated community — 70.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Paoli experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Paoli has a population of 6,124 with a density of 3,032 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.7%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

6,124
Total Population
3,032
People / sq mi
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Paoli vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.8%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.2%
51% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Paoli vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paoli is $117,094, which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Paoli vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,094
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$70,424
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
IRS Avg AGI$137,618

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)28,922
County GDP$110,422M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,054
Healthcare3,385
Retail2,943
Manufacturing896

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.11%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.4 min
Work from Home30.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Paoli is $470,000, 67% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,852 (59% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $607,851.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$470,000
67% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$607,851
Median List Price$545,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$545,000
$/Sq Ft$326
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio102.6%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,852
59% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,359

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,910
183% above US avg
Effective Rate2.11%

Health Metrics: Paoli vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access96.6%
Healthcare Facilities3,385

Crime Rates: Paoli vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Safety Score

Paoli has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation565 ft (172 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density3,032/sq mi
Coordinates40.0420°N, 75.4903°W
County FIPS42091
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 70.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 22.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.1%
D 60.9%

Winner: Democrat by 22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.6%
109% above US avg
High School+96.6%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,032/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries37
Healthcare Facilities3,385
Restaurants2,054
Retail Stores2,943

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.4 min
Work from Home30.2%

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