Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $170,396 (it was $87,000 in 2000)
Hawley:
$170,396
PA:
$245,500
Mean prices in 2022:all housing units: $281,552; detached houses: $298,766; townhouses or other attached units: $290,101; in 2-unit structures: $213,202; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $253,383; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $160,417; mobile homes: $86,922; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $120,177
Median gross rent in 2022: $961.
March 2022 cost of living index in Hawley: 93.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.1%
(14.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 26.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 28.6% for other race residents, 7.4% for two or more races residents)
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
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Ancestries: American (27.6%), Irish (10.4%), German (9.8%), Italian (7.8%), West Indian (5.5%), European (3.5%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Incorporated on 01/23/1884
Elevation: 896 feet
Land area: 0.61 square miles.
Population density: 2,016 people per square mile (low).
51 residents are foreign born (4.1% Latin America).
This borough:
4.6%
Pennsylvania:
7.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,887 (1.3%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,281 (1.2%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scranton, PA (25.7 miles , pop. 76,415).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Newark, NJ (73.0 miles , pop. 273,546).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Manhattan, NY (79.7 miles , pop. 1,537,195).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 96.5. This is worse than average.
City:
96.5
U.S.:
72.6
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2023 was 0.223. This is about average.Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.223
U.S.:
0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 9.63. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.63
U.S.:
5.11
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.157. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.157
U.S.:
1.515
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.9. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
23.9
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 17.3. This is about average.Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
17.3
U.S.:
19.2
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 15.0. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
15.0
U.S.:
8.1
Tornado activity:
Hawley-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Pennsylvania state average. It is 40% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Hawley borough center injured 2 peopleand caused $1 million in damages.
On 6/2/1998, a category F3 tornado 32.8 miles away from the borough center killed 2 peopleand injured 15 peopleand caused $2 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Hawley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 176.4 miles away from the city center On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 287.1 miles away from Hawley center On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 222.8 miles away from Hawley center On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from the city center On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 220.8 miles away from the city center On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 270.3 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Wayne County (22) is greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17 Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Hawley:
PECK CONVALESCENT HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HONESDALE, PA)
WAYNE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; HONESDALE, PA)
JULIA RIBAUDO EXTENDED CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAKE ARIEL, PA)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hawley:
Marywood University (about 24 miles; Scranton, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,959)
University of Scranton (about 26 miles; Scranton, PA; FT enrollment: 5,488)
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (about 34 miles; East Stroudsburg, PA; FT enrollment: 6,195)
Sussex County Community College (about 36 miles; Newton, NJ; FT enrollment: 2,402)
Orange County Community College (about 40 miles; Middletown, NY; FT enrollment: 4,742)
King's College (about 40 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 2,392)
Wilkes University (about 41 miles; Wilkes-Barre, PA; FT enrollment: 3,912)
Hotels: Blooming Grove Sporting Place Clays (State Route 6), Falls Port Inn & Restaurant (330 Main Avenue), East Shore Lodging (Greshams Lndg Route 6).
Birthplace of: Charlie Gelbert (American football) - Football player.
Wayne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Hawley and their reported violations in the past:
SUNSET POINT ASSOCIATION (Population served: 248, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
2 regular monitoring violations
WILSONVILLE RECREATION AREA (Population served: 240, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-23-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUL-23-2009), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JUL-23-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2009)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-01-2009), St Public Notif received (JUL-01-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2009), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JUL-01-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-01-2009)
MUGGS COUNTRY KITCHEN (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Site Visit (enforcement) (JUL-10-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUL-10-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-10-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2013)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-24-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-24-2013), St Public Notif received (MAY-24-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (MAY-24-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2013)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2013 and MAR-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-29-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-29-2013), St Public Notif received (APR-29-2013), St Site Visit (enforcement) (APR-29-2013), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
2 routine major monitoring violations
One minor monitoring violation
One regular monitoring violation
PAUPACK POINT (Population served: 180, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-27-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-27-2012), St Public Notif received (FEB-27-2012), St Tech Assistance Visit (FEB-27-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-19-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-03-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-01-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2007)
GRESHAMS LANDING & EAST SHORE (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2011 and SEP-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Site Visit (enforcement) (DEC-20-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-20-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-20-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-20-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-20-2011)
LAKE SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE (Population served: 145, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-29-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-29-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-29-2010), St Site Visit (enforcement) (SEP-29-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-29-2010)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-16-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-16-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-16-2009), St Site Visit (enforcement) (OCT-16-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-16-2009)
MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-15-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-15-2009), St Site Visit (enforcement) (OCT-15-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-15-2009)
IRONWOOD POINT RECREATION AREA (Population served: 115, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2011 and DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2012), St Public Notif received (JAN-20-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-20-2012), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JAN-20-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-20-2012)
MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-28-2006), St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-28-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-28-2006)
Drinking water stations with addresses in Hawley that have no violations reported:
SEELEYS LANDING (Population served: 275,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
LEDGEDALE RECREATION AREA (Population served: 100,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
GRESHAMS LAKEVIEW MOTEL (Population served: 40,Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This borough:
2.2 people
Pennsylvania:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This borough:
54.1%
Whole state:
65.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This borough:
8.2%
Whole state:
6.6%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
10 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
Banks with branches in Hawley (2011 data):
The Dime Bank: Hawley Branch at 309 Main Avenue, branch established on 1988/06/20; Lake Region Office at Welwood Avenue, branch established on 2008/12/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $581.4 mil, Deposits: $485.4 mil, headquarters in Honesdale, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Dimeco, Inc
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Lake Region Branch at Route 6, branch established on 1973/07/25. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
PNC Bank, National Association: Hawley Branch at 240 Main Street, branch established on 1910/11/01. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
NBT Bank, National Association: Lords Valley Branch at Route 739 Hc#8, branch established on 2000/07/01. Info updated 2012/02/02: Bank assets: $5,558.5 mil, Deposits: $4,381.4 mil, headquarters in Norwich, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 133 total offices, Holding Company: Nbt Bancorp Inc.
The Honesdale National Bank: Lake Wallenpaupack Branch at 2547 Route 6, branch established on 1996/11/18. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $560.7 mil, Deposits: $478.0 mil, headquarters in Honesdale, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Honat Bancorp, Inc.
Wayne Bank: Hawley Branch at Route 6 East, branch established on 1986/01/15. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $667.4 mil, Deposits: $527.0 mil, headquarters in Honesdale, PA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Norwood Financial Corp.
Religion statistics for Hawley, PA (based on Wayne County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
16,000
11
Mainline Protestant
7,766
45
Evangelical Protestant
1,656
17
Other
1,622
7
Orthodox
200
1
None
25,578
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:
2
MALTI WILLIAM DBA, Rr 1 Box 694a, Hawley, PA 18428 Certificate: 04-0988 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 05/14/2004, Expiration Date: 05/13/2005
B J AIR, 1046 Towpath, Hawley, PA 18428 Certificate: D000085 (Partnership), Certificate Issue Date: 02/25/2011, Expiration Date: 02/24/2012
FAA Registered Aircraft:
2
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 43751, N43751, N-43751, Serial Number: 28-7890008, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 08/15/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 09/10/2009 Registrant (Individual): Brian Casey, 74 Rocky Run Rd, Hawley, PA 18428
Aircraft: GYRODYNE CO OF AMERICA INC B-8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle N-Number: 60049, N60049, N-60049, Serial Number: 100-2229, Certificate Issue Date: 10/16/2006 Registrant (Individual): John A Feola, 210 Urban Rd, Hawley, PA 18428 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 03/24/2004
2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 16. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 35 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (56.0%), and Outside Fires (29.4%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Hawley, PA