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Pownal, VT

Pownal, VT.

Population: 2,171 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pownal, VT is $292,965 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 155 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$292,965

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

155

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$292,965
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+58.4%
All-time peak (2023-11)
$307,479
House Price Index (state)
433.5 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
1-year sale-price change
-8.4%
Median days on market
155 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,321/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,782/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,210/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Pownal Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A12
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Pownal Tannery (4.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
290
Days with Moderate air quality
63
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
157

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,423
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,077

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Coltsville National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Coltsville National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Harriman and West Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Albany International Airport (ALB) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, SOUTHWESTERN VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+45 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
53.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,301
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,402
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
40

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PownalState medianUS median
Median home value$292,965$366,555$289,727
Median sale price$335,000$395,000$325,000
Median days on market155 days90 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,301$4,553$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Pownal, VT?
$292,965.
What is the median sale price in Pownal, VT?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pownal, VT?
Median days on market: 155 days.
What is typical rent in Pownal, VT?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,140/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pownal, VT?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave.
Is Pownal, VT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A12.
What is the wildfire risk in Pownal, VT?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pownal, VT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pownal, VT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pownal Tannery, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Pownal, VT?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pownal, VT walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pownal, VT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pownal, VT?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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