At a Glance
Median Income
$50,409
$31,806 per capita
Home Value
$152,800
Zillow: $175,451
Median Rent
$775/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
533/100K
2,336/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.4% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pulaski residents earn a median household income of $50,409 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,806. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 882 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pulaski is $152,800 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,451. Median rent is $775/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Pulaski reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,336/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Pulaski hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pulaski has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,937
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,107/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,409
Per Capita$31,806
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$152,800
Rent$775
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$175,451
Housing Units4,370
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent533/100K
Property2,336/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation1,985 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.5%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pulaski was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.