At a Glance
Median Income
$63,833
$30,096 per capita
Home Value
$151,100
Zillow: $220,199
Median Rent
$847/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Paw Paw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paw Paw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paw Paw a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paw Paw residents earn a median household income of $63,833 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,096. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paw Paw is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,199. Median rent is $847/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Paw Paw reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,938/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Paw Paw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paw Paw has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population911
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,518/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,833
Per Capita$30,096
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,100
Rent$847
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$220,199
Housing Units441
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,938/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation938 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Paw Paw was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
