Living in North Pownal, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Pownal · Census data 2020–2024
North Pownal has 308 residents with a median age of 62. The median household income is $83,917 (3% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $205,000.
North Pownal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
North Pownal at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 62State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $83,917State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $205,000State: $316,600
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is North Pownal a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Vermont median; home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Pownal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Pownal the median home value is $205,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
North Pownal median household income
The median household income in North Pownal is $83,917 and the income per person is $32,067. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in North Pownal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 109
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.83
North Pownal demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 62
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 47.7%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Pownal ›
Education in North Pownal
57.1% of adults 25 and older in North Pownal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Pownal
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
North Pownal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pownal | 308 | $83,917 | $205,000 | — |
| Pownal Center | 456 | $62,985 | $375,800 | — |
| Pownal | 3,265 | $64,163 | $256,600 | $944 |
| Old Bennington | 182 | $168,750 | $445,500 | $1,063 |
| Bennington | 15,249 | $59,446 | $213,300 | $1,133 |
| Williamstown | 9,150 | $106,650 | $437,100 | $1,584 |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,177 | $48,214 | $154,600 | $867 |
| North Bennington | 1,336 | $68,571 | $313,000 | $1,447 |
| Stamford | 963 | $88,646 | $303,200 | $1,583 |
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What is the median household income in North Pownal, VT?
The median household income in North Pownal is $83,917, 3% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Pownal?
The median home value in North Pownal is $205,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
Is North Pownal, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Vermont median; home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in North Pownal?
The median age in North Pownal is 62 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in North Pownal?
The average commute to work in North Pownal is 28 minutes; 14.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Pownal?
The unemployment rate in North Pownal is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Pownal?
57.1% of adults in North Pownal 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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