Pennsylvania
Hawley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,104. Residents earn $46,693 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hawley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hawley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hawley is $46,693, 38% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hawley is $173,500, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hawley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Hawley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches, including 47.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 87.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
| 9% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,693 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,263 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $859 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,798 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,144 |
| County GDP | $2,003M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 98 |
| Retail | 149 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,338 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.65% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |
| Census Median | $173,500 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,590 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,004 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,338 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.65% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,178/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.1 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4759°N, 75.1760°W |
| County FIPS | 42103 |
Winner: Republican by 24.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.3% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,903/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 11 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 98 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 149 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.7% |