Living in Hawley, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawley · Census data 2020–2024
Hawley has 572 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $78,393 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $120,300, the median rent is $850/month.
Hawley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hawley at a glance
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 40.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $78,393State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $120,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Hawley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and September–October.
Cost of living in Hawley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawley the median home value is $120,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,183 a month in housing costs.
Hawley median household income
The median household income in Hawley is $78,393 and the income per person is $37,010. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hawley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 318
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 24.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.37
Hawley demographics
- Population
- 572
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 241
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawley ›
Education in Hawley
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Hawley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawley
- Unemployment rate
- 13.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Hawley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley | 572 | $78,393 | $120,300 | $850 |
| Tye | 936 | $48,421 | $62,600 | $940 |
| Abilene | 128,053 | $62,648 | $183,700 | $1,157 |
| Anson | 2,531 | $48,104 | $74,800 | $757 |
| Merkel | 2,699 | $73,500 | $115,100 | $1,058 |
| Trent | 280 | $85,000 | $59,100 | $715 |
| Potosi | 4,322 | $121,543 | $354,200 | — |
| Buffalo Gap | 534 | $104,750 | $201,300 | $1,179 |
| Clyde | 3,954 | $68,184 | $151,200 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Hawley, TX?
The median household income in Hawley is $78,393, about the same as the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $120,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hawley?
The median gross rent in Hawley is $850 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Hawley, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; unemployment of 13.8%; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Hawley?
The median age in Hawley is 40.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hawley?
The average commute to work in Hawley is 22 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawley?
The unemployment rate in Hawley is 13.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawley?
22.3% 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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