Living in Pawling, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pawling · Census data 2020–2024
Pawling has 2,005 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $86,792 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $378,600, the median rent is $1,416/month.
Pawling at a glance
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $86,792State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $378,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,416/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Pawling a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pawling
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pawling the median home value is $378,600, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,416 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,418 a month in housing costs.
Pawling median household income
The median household income in Pawling is $86,792 and the income per person is $51,682. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Pawling: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 936
- Owner-occupied
- 52.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.5%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.16
Pawling demographics
- Population
- 2,005
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 904
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pawling ›
Education in Pawling
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Pawling have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pawling
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Pawling vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawling | 2,005 | $86,792 | $378,600 | $1,416 |
| Shorehaven | 545 | $172,177 | $489,500 | — |
| Sherman | 3,554 | $116,000 | $497,300 | $2,276 |
| Putnam Lake | 3,664 | $103,561 | $337,000 | $1,750 |
| Inglenook | 1,056 | $108,242 | $457,400 | — |
| Sail Harbor | 120 | $247,344 | $1,085,200 | — |
| Ball Pond | 2,627 | $130,417 | $396,100 | $1,884 |
| Knollcrest | 266 | $163,125 | $484,100 | — |
| Gaylordsville | 740 | $122,407 | $481,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pawling, NY?
The median household income in Pawling is $86,792, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pawling?
The median home value in Pawling is $378,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Pawling?
The median gross rent in Pawling is $1,416 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Pawling, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
What is the median age in Pawling?
The median age in Pawling is 39.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Pawling?
The average commute to work in Pawling is 29 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pawling?
The unemployment rate in Pawling is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pawling?
40.9% of adults in Pawling have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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