At a Glance
Median Income
$52,466
$38,042 per capita
Home Value
$301,300
Zillow: $449,253
Median Rent
$799/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
328/100K
5,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Paonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paonia residents earn a median household income of $52,466 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,042. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,041 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paonia is $301,300 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,253. Median rent is $799/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Paonia reports 328 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,033/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Paonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paonia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,454
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,466
Per Capita$38,042
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,203M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
B
Home Value$301,300
Rent$799
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$449,253
Housing Units894
Rent Burden14.1%
Crime
F
Violent328/100K
Property5,033/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,512/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,676 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Paonia was founded in 1880.
The median home in Paonia was built in 1966.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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