Living in Hawley, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawley · Census data 2020–2024
Hawley has 2,178 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $99,188 (11% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $280,400, the median rent is $733/month.
Hawley at a glance
- Population
- 2,178
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $99,188State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $280,400State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $733/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hawley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hawley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawley the median home value is $280,400, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $733 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,688 a month in housing costs.
Hawley median household income
The median household income in Hawley is $99,188 and the income per person is $42,767. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Hawley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 881
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.53
Hawley demographics
- Population
- 2,178
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 30.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 861
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawley ›
Education in Hawley
36.2% of adults 25 and older in Hawley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Hawley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley | 2,178 | $99,188 | $280,400 | $733 |
| Hitterdal | 314 | $48,750 | $151,600 | — |
| Lake Park | 600 | $64,028 | $196,500 | $692 |
| Glyndon | 1,098 | $95,313 | $264,800 | $667 |
| Ulen | 413 | $60,556 | $174,300 | $903 |
| Audubon | 388 | $67,500 | $207,000 | $1,054 |
| Felton | 186 | $40,000 | $157,700 | $525 |
| Barnesville | 2,762 | $97,917 | $248,700 | $848 |
| Sabin | 718 | $128,500 | $265,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hawley, MN?
The median household income in Hawley is $99,188, 11% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hawley?
The median home value in Hawley is $280,400, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Hawley?
The median gross rent in Hawley is $733 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Hawley, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Minnesota median; home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Hawley?
The median age in Hawley is 41.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Hawley?
The average commute to work in Hawley is 25 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawley?
The unemployment rate in Hawley is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawley?
36.2% of adults in Hawley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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