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Hadley, MN

Minnesota

Hadley is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 36. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
36 Population 124/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $49,986 per capita
$52,500 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $52,500
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
78% lower than US avg

How Hadley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population36
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$49,986
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$721M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24
Rent Burden20.8%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain29.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries2

Is Hadley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hadley receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Hadley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hadley is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hadley is $52,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Hadley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Hadley has a population of 36 with a density of 124 people per square mile. The median age is 57.3 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

36
Total Population
124
People / sq mi
57.3yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Hadley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.0%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.0%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hadley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hadley is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Hadley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,986
Avg Weekly Wage$943
IRS Avg AGI$76,683

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)341
County GDP$721M

Business (County)

Restaurants19
Healthcare16
Retail40
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,845
19% below US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.1 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Hadley is $52,500, 81% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,500
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.0%
Housing Units24
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,845
19% below US avg
Effective Rate5.42%
Hadley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 29.2 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall29.2 inches
23% below US avg
Snowfall49.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates44.0018°N, 95.8556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.4-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.4%
D 28%

Winner: Republican by 42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density124/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants19
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.1 min
Drive Alone72.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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