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Hawthorn, PA

Pennsylvania

Hawthorn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 485. Residents earn $46,696 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
485 Population 471/sq mi density
$46,696 Median Income $23,941 per capita
$91,400 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,696 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,696
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,400
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Hawthorn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population485
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,696
Per Capita$23,941
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,432M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden31.1%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,202 ft (366 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.4%
Libraries5

Is Hawthorn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Hawthorn receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Hawthorn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Hawthorn is $46,696, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Hawthorn is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Hawthorn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Hawthorn has a population of 485 with a density of 471 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

485
Total Population
471
People / sq mi
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hawthorn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Hawthorn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hawthorn is $46,696, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Hawthorn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,696
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,941
Avg Weekly Wage$905
IRS Avg AGI$61,903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,074
County GDP$1,432M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare168
Retail152
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.24%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Hawthorn is $91,400, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,400
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden31.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.9%
Housing Units205
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,872
11% above US avg
Effective Rate4.24%
Hawthorn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,202 ft (366 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates41.0205°N, 79.2832°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.1-point margin. 77.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.2%
D 23.1%

Winner: Republican by 53.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
55% below US avg
High School+90.8%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density471/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.4%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities168
Restaurants84
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone83.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Nearby Cities

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