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Pawling, NY
Village in Dutchess County, New York.
Population
2,005
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,026
ZIP codes
0
Pawling and its ZIP codes
Pawling at a glance
- Pawling is about 2.4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,792, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,600 (11% below New York) and median rent is $1,416 a month.
Local data for Pawling, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pawling, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,792
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$378,600
Median rent
$1,416/mo
Homeownership
52.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (549), Italian Americans (434), Guatemalan Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dutchess County. PPP loans are for Pawling.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,404
116,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,190
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,559 per person
How people get to work
Pawling, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pawling, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,625
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,124
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 16°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pawling, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Pawling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShorehavenCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Sherman, CTCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WingdaleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Lakeside Woods, CTCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Putnam LakeCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Inglenook, CTCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Sail Harbor, CTCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CarmelCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Ball Pond, CTCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Bigelow Corners, CTCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Knollcrest, CTCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Bogus Hill, CTCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Gaylordsville, CTCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Chelsea CoveCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Taylor Corners, CTCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Candlewood Knolls, CTCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pawling, NY in?
- Pawling is in Dutchess County, New York.
- What is the population of Pawling, NY?
- About 2,005 people live in Pawling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pawling?
- Nearby places include Shorehaven (3.4 mi), Sherman, CT (5.4 mi), Wingdale (5.5 mi), Lakeside Woods, CT (5.8 mi), Putnam Lake (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023