Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Pawlet is a small town in Vermont with a population of 306. Residents earn $53,000 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pawlet receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Pawlet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pawlet is $53,000, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pawlet is $275,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,489 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Pawlet experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches, including 75.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,000 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,943 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,195 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,845 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,294 |
| County GDP | $2,641M |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Healthcare | 100 |
| Retail | 181 |
| Manufacturing | 87 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,973 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.54% |
| Commute Time | 58.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |
| Census Median | $275,000 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,176 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,489 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,973 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.54% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% |
| Depression | 28.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,493/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.9 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3390°N, 73.1684°W |
| County FIPS | 36115 |
Winner: Republican by 21.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.6% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.6% |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 100 |
| Restaurants | 105 |
| Retail Stores | 181 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 58.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.9% |