At a Glance
Median Income
$72,719
$33,651 per capita
Home Value
$813,700
Zillow: $868,408
Median Rent
$1,723/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
743/100K
2,510/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
13.1% smoking rate
How Hawthorne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hawthorne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hawthorne a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hawthorne residents earn a median household income of $72,719 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,651. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawthorne is $813,700 , 189% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $868,408. Median rent is $1,723/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Hawthorne reports 743 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,510/100K. The murder rate is 9.8/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Hawthorne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawthorne has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population85,933
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density14,111/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born33.8%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,719
Per Capita$33,651
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$813,700
Rent$1,723
Ownership27.5%
Zillow$868,408
Housing Units30,516
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent743/100K
Property2,510/100K
Murder9.8/100K
Assault467/100K
Burglary294/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation69 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Hawthorne was founded in 1922.
The median home in Hawthorne was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
33.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.