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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
$387,478 Zillow
$742
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
270 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, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$265,500 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$265,500
6% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
834
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$265,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$387,478
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$742/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $265,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,478 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $742 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 834 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |