At a Glance
Median Income
$36,447
$21,993 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $238,018
Median Rent
$905/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
24.2% smoking rate
How Hardwick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hardwick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hardwick a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hardwick residents earn a median household income of $36,447 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,993. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 995 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hardwick is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,018. Median rent is $905/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
10.7% of adults in Hardwick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hardwick has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,226
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density664/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,447
Per Capita$21,993
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$1,990M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$905
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$238,018
Housing Units2,130
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity49.0%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking24.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,279/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation320 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Hardwick was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.546 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.