At a Glance
Median Income
$46,693
$28,263 per capita
Home Value
$173,500
Zillow: $311,590
Median Rent
$1,004/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $46,693 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,263. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,144 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawley is $173,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,590. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Hawley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Hawley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawley has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,104
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,903/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,693
Per Capita$28,263
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$2,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$859
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,500
Rent$1,004
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$311,590
Housing Units645
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,178/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation924 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Hawley was founded in 1827.
The median home in Hawley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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