Living in West Pawlet, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pawlet · Census data 2020–2024
West Pawlet has 368 residents with a median age of 26.4. The median home value is $156,000, the median rent is $950/month.
West Pawlet is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Pawlet at a glance
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 26.4State: 43.1
- Median home value
- $156,000State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is West Pawlet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Pawlet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pawlet the median home value is $156,000, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,781 a month in housing costs.
Housing in West Pawlet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 140
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 24.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.47
West Pawlet demographics
- Population
- 368
- Median age
- 26.4
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pawlet ›
Education in West Pawlet
33.2% of adults 25 and older in West Pawlet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 15.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pawlet
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.6%
West Pawlet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pawlet | 368 | — | $156,000 | $950 |
| Pawlet | 1,480 | $62,273 | $266,200 | $1,153 |
| Granville | 2,310 | $46,927 | $143,100 | $796 |
| Wells | 1,148 | $75,417 | $243,000 | $1,313 |
| Rupert | 676 | $88,229 | $362,500 | — |
| Danby | 1,133 | $77,321 | $272,400 | $794 |
| North Granville | 531 | $69,363 | $133,800 | — |
| Tinmouth | 827 | $79,219 | $251,000 | — |
| Middletown Springs | 747 | $82,000 | $262,200 | $1,208 |
More for people moving to West Pawlet
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What is the average home price in West Pawlet?
The median home value in West Pawlet is $156,000, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in West Pawlet?
The median gross rent in West Pawlet is $950 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is West Pawlet, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in West Pawlet?
The median age in West Pawlet is 26.4 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in West Pawlet?
The average commute to work in West Pawlet is 33 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pawlet?
The unemployment rate in West Pawlet is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pawlet?
33.2% of adults in West Pawlet 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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