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Hawthorne, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna Rodriguez

Anyone work in healthcare in Hawthorne?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are With a population of 19,472, Hawthorne is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Addison

Career opportunities in Hawthorne, NJ

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,828 for rent here. With a population of 19,472, Hawthorne is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely risin...

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Silas

Anyone regret moving to Hawthorne?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Silas

Most overrated things about Hawthorne

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2008. You can expect to pay around $1,828 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Aaron B.

Is Hawthorne getting better or worse?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $118,093 in Hawthorne. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Adam Sanchez

Worst things about Hawthorne nobody talks about

I work in insurance and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene...

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Adam Sanchez

Job hunting in Hawthorne -tips?

The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $118,093, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a l...

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Aaron B.

Studio apartments in Hawthorne -options?

First post here. With a population of 19,472, Hawthorne is a small town. Household incomes average around $118,093 in Hawthorne. The median home value here is around $499,200, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 2.5%, which is pretty lo...

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