At a Glance
Median Income
$78,438
$39,475 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $268,377
Median Rent
$593/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
15.8% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $78,438 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,475. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawley is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,377. Median rent is $593/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
17.2% of adults in Hawley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population580
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,438
Per Capita$39,475
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$593
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$268,377
Housing Units334
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,128/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation1,629 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawley was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Abilene Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.