At a Glance
Median Income
$85,405
$51,844 per capita
Home Value
$352,900
Zillow: $512,017
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
11.4% smoking rate
How Pawling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pawling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pawling a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pawling residents earn a median household income of $85,405 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,844. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pawling is $352,900 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
38.6% of adults in Pawling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pawling has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population2,006
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,405
Per Capita$51,844
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value$352,900
Rent$1,310
Ownership55.7%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units936
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation473 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pawling was built in 1954.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.