Median Income
$106,000
41% higher than US avg
Home Value
$276,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
23.1%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$830
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.6%
47% lower than US avg
How Hanwell Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,743
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,000
Per Capita$58,100
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty6.6%
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$276,000
Rent$830
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden6.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation308 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+27.8%
Graduate+9.7%
Is Hanwell a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Hanwell receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hanwell stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Hanwell is $106,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Hanwell among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Hanwell is $276,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $830 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.8% have completed high school.
Hanwell has a population of 4,743 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.2% Black, 1.8% Asian.
Population
4,743
Total Population
2021 Census
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.3% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 10.3% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.4% |
The median household income in Hanwell is $106,000, which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $106,000 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $58,100 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 27.1% |
The median home value in Hanwell is $276,000, 2% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $830 (29% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $276,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $830 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 95.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 4.7% |
| Housing Units | 1,800 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Hanwell vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Hanwell vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 58.7 sq mi (152.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8831°N, 66.7691°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |