At a Glance
Median Income
$62,733
$45,769 per capita
Home Value
$151,200
Zillow: $202,777
Median Rent
$839/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
128/100K
3,887/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Pulaski Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pulaski's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pulaski a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pulaski residents earn a median household income of $62,733 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,769. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pulaski is $151,200 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,777. Median rent is $839/month, with 27.6% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Pulaski reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Pulaski hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pulaski has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,202
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density622/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,733
Per Capita$45,769
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,200
Rent$839
Ownership46.1%
Zillow$202,777
Housing Units1,062
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent128/100K
Property3,887/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation348 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Pulaski was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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