Apartments for rent in Hawley, MN

Hawley, a small town in Minnesota, has a population of slightly more than 2,000. Families with young children are customary, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 11% of the community, though young professionals are well-represented as well. Overall, the town's residents, with an average age of just over 32, skew decidedly younger than most cities in Minnesota. Just 30% of residents rent in Hawley, as home ownership is common in the town. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $841 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Hawley will save around $1,800 compared to the state average.

Hawley residents have a wide range of industries from which to choose. The four most common are entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 32% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in management, which ranks as the top career path in the town. With an average annual income of just over $78K, Hawley workers earn about the same as their peers elsewhere in Minnesota. Hawley, however, compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (5%), Hawley has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 12% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Hawley residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (45%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transportation isn't used. Few residents commute to work on foot.