At a Glance
Median Income
$55,156
$16,774 per capita
Home Value
$215,900
Zillow: $284,678
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
14.1% smoking rate
How Pownal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pownal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pownal a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pownal residents earn a median household income of $55,156 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,774. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pownal is $215,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,678. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
4.2% of adults in Pownal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pownal has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population587
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density1,151/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,156
Per Capita$16,774
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A
Home Value$215,900
Rent
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$284,678
Housing Units100
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation609 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Pownal was built in 1976.
22.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Albany International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.