Cost of Living in Hawley, PA

With a cost of living index of 78, Hawley, PA is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 22% cheaper than the national average and 5% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Hawley is a small community of 1,104 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hawley's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,004 (24% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $173,500 (43% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.7x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Hawley is $46,693, which is 38% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 26% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.