At a Glance
Median Income
$53,000
$34,943 per capita
Home Value
$275,000
Zillow: $321,176
Median Rent
$1,489/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
1,499/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Pawlet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pawlet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pawlet 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
Pawlet residents earn a median household income of $53,000 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,943. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,294 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pawlet is $275,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,176. Median rent is $1,489/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Pawlet reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,499/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Pawlet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pawlet has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,000
Per Capita$34,943
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
B+
Home Value$275,000
Rent$1,489
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$321,176
Housing Units150
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property1,499/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation850 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute58 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pawlet was built in 1967.
26.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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