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Pawling, NY


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Pawling, New York

Pawling, New York, in Dutchess county, is 13 miles NW of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 60 miles N of New York, New York. The village is considered part of the Dutchess County metropolitan area. Pawling has a population of 2,233.

The People and Families of Pawling

In Pawling, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Pawling live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.

Pawling benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pawling had a median family income of $59,896. To its credit, the people in Pawling value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pawling ($9,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pawling Housing

About 51% of housing units in Pawling are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Pawling, 81% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pawling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyPawling Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPawling Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPawling Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pawling Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pawling College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pawling, NY

Comparing Pawling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women108
Senior Citizens910
Racial Diversity97
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
College Educated Adults96
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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