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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 has a population of 1,303.
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.
In 2000, Hawley had a median family income of $33,462.
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.
The streets of Hawley are considered safe by both national and state standards.
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.
In Hawley, 80% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the town than in most places of its size.
Comparing Hawley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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