Pawlet

Pawlet is a hip little town that holds down the southwest corner of the region and has two designated Village Centers, Pawlet, and West Pawlet. Pawlet has a quintessential tiny New England downtown with a Norman Rockwell town office and library and a live local music and art scene. West Pawlet village has a unique feel with beautiful Victorian homes and a coolness that comes naturally.

Demographic

People in Pawlet

Demographics are the characteristics of a population that have been categorized by distinct criteria—such as age, gender and income—as a means to study the attributes of a particular community. Demographic information can be used to create successful marketing campaigns, economic analysis and government policies.

1424
Total Population
51.6
Median Age
14.3%
Poverty Level
3.12
Avg. Household Size
Housing

Housing in Pawlet

Housing data tells the story of where people live and how they live. Housing data can be used to inform land use bylaws, development or redevelopment, and workforce recruitment and/or retention.
554
Total Units
1964
Avg. Year Built
18.6%
Rental Rate
81.4%
Ownership Rate
154
Seasonal Units
$312,500.00
Avg. Sale Price
Employment & Industry

Jobs in Pawlet

Employment and Industry data is a barometer for the strength and resilience of the local economy.

Pawlet Employment & Industry Data
46.4%
Other
21.3%
Education, Services, Healthcare
19.8%
Retail
12.5%
Construction
$50,096.00
Annual Avg. Wage
27.4 minutes
Avg. Commute
Resources

TOWN PLANS, BYLAWS, AND MORE!

RRPC is your town’s low-cost, high-value resource to help the local planning commission get the job done. Contact us to receive guidance, ask questions, solicit advice, get solid examples of best practices from towns like yours.

Pawlet Town Plan - January 31, 2024

Town plans preserve what is great, lay the groundwork for change, and set the stage for the future.

Pawlet Unified Bylaws - September 17, 2024

Bylaws are regulatory tools that implement the vision of the town plan.

Village Center

Village Center and Downtown Designations open the door to grants, tax credits, and other incentives.

Emergency Management

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans identify vulnerabilities and prioritize actions that are intended to eliminate or lessen the impacts of unplanned disasters.

Town Contact Information

Town Office:
122 School Street
Office Hours:
Monday - Tuesday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (hybrid hours)
Thursday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fax:
802-325-6109
Pawlet, Vermont

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