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Hawley, PA


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Hawley, Pennsylvania

Hawley, Pennsylvania, in Wayne county, is 25 miles E of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 73 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Newburgh metropolitan area. Hawley has a population of 1,303.

The People and Families of Hawley

In Hawley, about 46% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Hawley live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Hawley.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hawley had a median family income of $33,462.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hawley ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Hawley are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Hawley Housing

About 51% of housing units in Hawley are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Hawley has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Homeowners in Hawley benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Hawley, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.

High Points

Hawley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyHawley Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hawley Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hawley Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 15%Hawley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hawley, PA

Comparing Hawley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity78
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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