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Pownal, Vermont

CDP · Bennington County

At a glance

570
Population
$272,700
Median home value (all homes)
10% below U.S. median
$296,234
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$63,523
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
95%
Homes with broadband
62.72%
Locations with fiber available
10.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost1% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates3.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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