At a Glance
Median Income
$58,811
$43,152 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
Zillow: $360,835
Median Rent
$830/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Hallowell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hallowell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hallowell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hallowell residents earn a median household income of $58,811 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,152. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hallowell is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,835. Median rent is $830/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hallowell reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.4% of adults in Hallowell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hallowell has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,570
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density439/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,811
Per Capita$43,152
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A
Home Value$266,700
Rent$830
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$360,835
Housing Units1,424
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent169/100K
Property506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation227 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Hallowell was founded in 1771.
The median home in Hallowell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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