Is Hawley, MN 56549 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Hawley is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 29% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score51/ 100

More competitive than 52% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #231 of 296 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list28.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market42Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$170▲ +11.1% vs. last year

The Hawley housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Hawley, MN 56549 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 22 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 24%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 24% to $432,813. Overall, Hawley is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Clay County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Hawley ranks #231 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 51 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Glyndon 56547 (0% sold over asking) or Dilworth 56529 (15% sold over asking), while Barnesville 56514 (35% sold over asking) and Sabin 56580 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Barnesville 56514Seller’s market $145 /sq ftDilworth 56529Seller’s market $166 /sq ftFelton 56536 — /sq ftGeorgetown 56546 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Hawley real estate

Is Hawley a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Hawley, MN 56549 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Hawley?

The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hawley sell over asking?

29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Hawley?

About 1.13% of a home’s value a year in Clay County, or roughly $4,520 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Hawley?

The median sale price was $432,813 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $170 per square foot.

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