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Hawley, PA
Borough in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
Population
925
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,593
ZIP codes
0
Hawley and its ZIP codes
Hawley at a glance
- Hawley is about 5.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,160, 38% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,400 (26% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,025 a month.
Local data for Hawley, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawley, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,160
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$188,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Homeownership
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
55.5
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (275), Irish Americans (195), Italian Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Hawley.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,091
15,764 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,395
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $8,420 per person
How people get to work
Hawley, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.3%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawley, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
152
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 14°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Hawley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White MillsCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Fawn Lake ForestCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.6 |
| Wallenpaupack Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.7 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 7.8 mi | 3.9 |
| MasthopeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.2 |
| The HideoutCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.1 |
| The EscapeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Indian RocksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Narrowsburg, NYCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BethanyBorough | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PromptonBorough | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Lake Wallenpaupack EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Hemlock FarmsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.7 |
| Barryville, NYCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| WaymartBorough | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Conashaugh LakesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawley, PA in?
- Hawley is in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hawley, PA?
- About 925 people live in Hawley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawley?
- Nearby places include White Mills (4.1 mi), Fawn Lake Forest (7 mi), Wallenpaupack Lake Estates (7.6 mi), Honesdale (7.8 mi), Masthope (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023