What are the schools like in North Pownal, VT?

School district data for North Pownal is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Pownal?

The median household income in North Pownal, VT is $85,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 26.1%.

What is the weather like in North Pownal, VT?

North Pownal has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 75.2 inches.

North Pownal, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in North Pownal, VT?

North Pownal has a violent crime rate of 191.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1240.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Pownal, VT a Good Place to Live?

North Pownal is a small town of 390 in Vermont, with a median household income of $85,417 and a 26.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: North Pownal stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether North Pownal is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Pownal city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the North Pownal metro area.

Metric	North Pownal, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

North Pownal's violent crime rate is 191.7 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

191.7 /100k

Property Crime

1240.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Pownal, VT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Pownal sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 75.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Pownal, VT
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	80.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	75.2"

Demographics

Metric	North Pownal, VT	National Avg
Population	390	—
Median Age	60.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	26.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.8%	22.2%
65 and over	33.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pownal Center, VT 2 mi Pownal, VT 3 mi Old Bennington, VT 6 mi Bennington, VT 6 mi Williamstown, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in North Pownal

North Pownal, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05260

North Pownal vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Pownal, VT affordable or expensive?

North Pownal has a median home value of $165,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $85,417.

What is the crime rate in North Pownal, VT?

North Pownal's violent crime rate is 191.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1240.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Pownal?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Pownal, VT a good place to live?

North Pownal, VT has a population of 390, a median household income of $85,417, and an unemployment rate of 26.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Pownal?

North Pownal averages 30.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 75.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in North Pownal?

North Pownal, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05260.

What is the population of North Pownal?

The population of North Pownal, Vermont is 390 with a median age of 60.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Pownal?

Key numbers for living in North Pownal: median home $165,400, median household income $85,417, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Pownal side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.