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Hawley, TX


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Hawley, Texas

Hawley, Texas, in Jones county, is 12 miles NW of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 145 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 646.

The People and Families of Hawley

In Hawley, about 68% of adults are married. Hawley is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Hawley is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hawley had a median family income of $36,625.

Hawley Housing

About 80% of housing units in Hawley are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Texas.

Commuting

In Hawley, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Hawley. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHawley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Hawley, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size96

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime58
Low Violent Crime45
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