Hawley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,086 Population 796/sq mi density
$92,017 Median Income $40,423 per capita
$265,500 Home Value $407,683 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
87 Violent Crime/100K 478 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,017 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,500 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hawley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,017
22% above
$40,423 per capita
Home Value
$265,500
6% below
Zillow: $407,683
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
77% below
478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
1% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Hawley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hawley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
94%
Rent
64%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hawley 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

Hawley residents earn a median household income of $92,017 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,423. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hawley is $265,500 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $407,683. Median rent is $742/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Hawley reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 478/100K.

Education

33.2% of adults in Hawley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hawley has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,086
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,017
Per Capita$40,423
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,500
Rent$742
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$407,683
Housing Units834
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent87/100K
Property478/100K

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,319/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation1,159 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hawley was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hector International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.