At a Glance
Median Income
$75,820
$41,293 per capita
Home Value
$330,700
Zillow: $587,176
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
1,699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pawcatuck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pawcatuck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pawcatuck 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
Pawcatuck residents earn a median household income of $75,820 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,293. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,814 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pawcatuck is $330,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $587,176. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Pawcatuck reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,699/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Pawcatuck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pawcatuck has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,475
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,606/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,820
Per Capita$41,293
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$9,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A
Home Value$330,700
Rent$1,152
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$587,176
Housing Units2,762
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property1,699/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,474/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation37 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+14.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Pawcatuck was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Rhode Island Tf Green International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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