OK so Household incomes average around $72,719 in Hawthorne. Crime rate is something to consider -Hawthorne sits at 728.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,723 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Eli Moore
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Chicago it's surprisingly good.
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Kennedy
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 5 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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nyc_jaxon
same here
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Oliver Sanders
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
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Arianna Carter
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 11 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Logan Brooks
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (East) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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