At a Glance
Median Income
$79,554
$34,391 per capita
Home Value
$188,600
Zillow: $299,359
Median Rent
$950/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.3% smoking rate
How Hadley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hadley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hadley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hadley residents earn a median household income of $79,554 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,391. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,486 business establishments, including 567 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hadley is $188,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,359. Median rent is $950/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
19.3% of adults in Hadley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hadley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,151
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density794/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,554
Per Capita$34,391
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$16,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,302
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,600
Rent$950
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$299,359
Housing Units493
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,526/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation670 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Hadley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Albany International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.