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One-of-a-kind Hawley receives praise and recognition for community commitment
Hawley is a historically African-American neighborhood rooted in the history of Lincoln. With collaboration from city government, residents and the public agency NeighborWorks Lincoln, Hawley has increased the supply of affordable housing without pushing longtime residents out of the neighborhood. It has also benefitted from work by the city and University of Nebraska-Lincoln to redirect and better manage floodplains by creating The Antelope Valley Project. As Lincoln's largest public works project, it combines flood control, economic development, transportation, and community revitalization into one project in and around Hawley.
According to Matt Kirkland, owner of Giving Realty and a Lincoln real estate agent for more than 20 years, “Hawley is a great example of how urban neighborhoods can improve and thrive by creating a balance between old and new, historic and modern, and single-family and rental properties. Residents here are super dedicated and hard-working. They work closely with the city and non-profit organizations to do what it takes to keep this community thriving.”
The early 20th century homes of Hawley are close to all the shopping and dining of downtown.
A row of newer Craftsman-inspired homes in Hawley have moderately sized backyards.
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Cottages, duplexes and townhouses of varying ages are found in Hawley
Some of Hawley's 330 homes date back more than a century, though land-use changes during the 1950s and ‘60s, along with public and private redevelopment efforts in the 21st century, brought newer homes and townhouses to market About a third of the neighborhood's buildings are single-family homes, and about 44% are apartments. Commercial buildings occupy the rest of the space, including university facilities such as the UNL Children’s Center.
Recently remodeled cottages from 1905 have sold for about $180,000 to $200,000. Ready-to-renovate two-story duplexes from 1915 have sold for $180,000 to $250,000. Recently built two-story townhouses have sold for about $240,000 to $300,000.
Hawley gained unexpected fame during the COVID-19 pandemic when one resident dug up his back yard to plant vegetables. His neighbors, also facing food shortages and unemployment, followed suit as did others who just wanted to stay busy and productive. The so-called Hawley Hamlet was born. Residents shared what they had and received what they needed. Today, media outlets across the country continue to follow the story of this urban community that came together in crisis and changed their neighborhood for the better.
Newer Craftsman-inspired homes in Hawley have a porch and small front yards.
New townhouses being built in Hawley give new home buyers additional options.
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Multicultural and farm-to-table restaurants offer longstanding and new businesses
Echoing the theme of locally grown fresh foods and community connection, The Hub Cafe is a farmer-owned restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. It is located at the meeting point of local bike trails that overlook the Antelope Valley and thus welcomes plenty of cyclists.
Fattoush Restaurant opened in 2006. With five-star reviews on Yelp and Facebook, locals typically call ahead for a table or eat before 6 p.m. It often sells out of specialty items before closing time at 9:30 p.m. Banhwich Café is a counter-service café offering Vietnamese sandwiches, bubble tea and frozen yogurt. An outdoor seating area is often busy. Lobo City Mex Supermarket is a Latino market with a bakery, a butcher, fresh produce and hard-to-find Latino specialties. Bloom Coffee is a coffee shop and a roastery dedicated to fair trade coffees. It also offers catering and rental of the entire shop for special occasions.
Bloom Coffee in Hawley is a popular place to enjoy your coffee while finishing your homework.
A group of business professionals meet at The Hub Cafe for coffee and breakfast.
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Farmers markets and Hub & Soul Music Series
Residents of Hawley can walk or ride bikes to many year-round events close to home. The Hub Farmers Market at Union Plaza, adjacent to The Hub Café, welcomes shoppers from 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays from May through September. The Hub & Soul Music Series, in the same location, offers music, food and fun on weekends in summer and fall.
UNL and Lincoln Public Schools offer early childhood education and public education
Hawley’s location is ideal for young families who can choose to enroll their pre-school aged children in the UNL Children’s Center, located in the neighborhood at W Street and North 22nd Street. Students in Hawley can attend A-minus rated Lincoln Public Schools, the No. 1 best school district in Lancaster County, according to Niche. It ranks in the top 10 Lincoln school districts for diversity, athletics and academics.
Elliott Elementary offers pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and receives a B-minus grade from Niche. Lefler Middle is ranked the ninth-best public middle school in the area, according to Niche, which gives it a B-plus grade. Lincoln High is the largest high school in the city and receives a B-plus grade from Niche. With its 150-year history, it recently launched a History and Archives website to digitize and provide content about the school. It also features an Athletic Hall of Fame to acknowledge its athletic and academic success.
UNL Children's Center in Hawley provides a curriculum for children up to five years of age.
Elliott Elementary School provides a great education to help Hawley students succeed.
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McWilliams pocket park offers a quiet place to stroll
McWilliams Park is a pocket park on T Street and North 25th Street with benches and walking paths. Large hardwood trees offer shade and beauty, making the park a good spot for reading or contemplation. Trago Park is just outside the western boundary of Hawley, at 22nd Street and R Street. It offers 8 acres of green space, a paved hiking and biking trail, a basketball court and a playground. It also provides one of the city’s first spray grounds and notable public art.
Just south of Trago Park is Union Plaza, one of Lincoln’s most vibrant urban parks. The six-acre park includes four water features, a festival space, hiking and biking trail connections, public art, a children's play area, a scenic overlook and an outdoor amphitheater. Union Plaza is designed to catalyze economic development and community engagement, with a greenspace connection to Unjiversity of Nebraska and downtown.
McWilliams Pocket Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
Trago Park provides large green areas and clean play equipment for Hawley residents.
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Bike lanes link to UNL's main campus
Hawley is immediately adjacent to the University Health Center, at Vine Street and 22nd Street, which is the primary care facility for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and staff. On football weekends in the fall, traffic can be challenging to navigate, and street parking may get tricky. Residents can save time and money by riding their bikes to Memorial Stadium. With an overall bike score of 90, Hawley offers bike lanes north and south of the neighborhood, making commuting to work or visiting city parks easy.
Lincoln Airport is 5 miles northwest. Drivers can make the trip in less than 15 minutes with Lincoln’s typically minimal traffic. While residents walk and bike to get around, cars and city buses are the most popular forms of transportation. StarTran offers bus stops every two blocks on Vine Street, O Street, Y Street and 27th Street.
Many students at the University Health Center have housing in Hawley.
The campus of the University of Nebraska is near the homes of Hawley.
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Parks in this Area
Trago Park
McWilliams Pocket Park
Transit
Airport
Lincoln
11 min drive
Bus
Vine Street & North 25th Street, SW
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Vine Street & North 23rd Street, NE
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North 23rd Street & S Street, SE
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North 27th Street & Vine Street, NW
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Vine Street & North 25th Street, NE
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North 23rd Street & Q Street, NW
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Vine Street & North 23rd Street, NW
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hawley
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hawley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hawley, Lincoln sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hawley, Lincoln over the last 12 months is $494,900, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to 216 N. 25th Street! This newly remodeled home is located within walking distance to UNL Campus, Downtown Lincoln, the Telegraph District and more. This home features 5 +1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious dining room with extra cabinet storage, remodeled bathrooms with tile floors and showers, an extra flex-room with windows on all sides and a private area on the backside of the
Welcome to 2323 U Street! This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom duplex is conveniently located within walking distance to UNL Campus and Downtown Lincoln. Both units of this duplex have washer/dryer included and off-street parking. Owner pays for garbage, lawn care, snow removal and water. Residents only pay for gas and electricity! Pets are welcome. Please contact us for more information or to schedule
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,760
Median Age
31
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,961
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,548
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
40.6%
Advanced Degrees
29.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
92/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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