Median Income
$74,286
1% lower than US avg
Home Value
$424,400
51% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
31.8%
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Pownal Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population475
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density304/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A+
Median Income$74,286
Per Capita$47,281
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Commute29 min
Housing
B
Home Value$424,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity31.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation961 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.02
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Libraries17
Is Pownal Center a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pownal Center receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pownal Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pownal Center is $74,286, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pownal Center is $424,400, making it a premium housing market at 51% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Pownal Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Pownal Center has a population of 475 with a density of 304 people per square mile. The median age is 45.6 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).
Population
45.6yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Pownal Center vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Pownal Center vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Pownal Center is $74,286, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
Income: Pownal Center vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $74,286 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $47,281 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,515 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,866 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 3,500 |
| County GDP | $15,508M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Healthcare | 371 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.77% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
The median home value in Pownal Center is $424,400, 51% above the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $424,400 |
| 51% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.77% |
In Pownal Center, 31.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 30.4% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Pownal Center vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,122/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
Crime Rates: Pownal Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
Safety Score
Pownal Center has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7977°N, 73.2215°W |
| County FIPS | 36083 |