Cost of Living in Pawlet, VT

With a cost of living index of 103, Pawlet, VT is somewhat more expensive than average. Living here is 3% more expensive than the national average and 11% above the Vermont state average of 92. Pawlet is a small community of 306 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Pawlet's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,489 (13% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $275,000 (10% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 5.2x the median household income — a stretch for many buyers, though not uncommon in today's market.

The median household income in Pawlet is $53,000, which is 29% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 34% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.