At a Glance
Median Income
$53,143
$27,490 per capita
Home Value
$136,500
Zillow: $223,092
Median Rent
$721/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
2,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hawthorne residents earn a median household income of $53,143 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,490. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,212 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawthorne is $136,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,092. Median rent is $721/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Hawthorne reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,719/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Hawthorne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawthorne has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,603
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,143
Per Capita$27,490
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,500
Rent$721
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$223,092
Housing Units684
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property2,719/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation143 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Hawthorne was founded in 1881.
The median home in Hawthorne was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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