Median Income
$79,500
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.7%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$910
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.5%
23% lower than US avg
How Powassan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,346
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,500
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty9.5%
Commute26 min
Housing
A
Home Value$324,000
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,330
Rent Burden12.4%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,083 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+26.1%
Graduate+1.7%
Is Powassan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Powassan receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Powassan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Powassan is $79,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Powassan is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
7.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.1% have completed high school.
Powassan has a population of 3,346 with a density of 39 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.3%), with 1.1% Black.
Population
3,346
Total Population
2021 Census
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.8% |
The median household income in Powassan is $79,500, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $79,500 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 22.4% |
The median home value in Powassan is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $324,000 |
| 15% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 12.4% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,330 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Powassan vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Powassan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 86.2 sq mi (223.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0334°N, 79.3496°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |