At a Glance
Median Income
$118,093
$55,899 per capita
Home Value
$499,200
Zillow: $647,132
Median Rent
$1,828/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
9.3% 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $118,093 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,899. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawthorne is $499,200 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $647,132. Median rent is $1,828/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Hawthorne reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 869/100K.
Education
45.3% of adults in Hawthorne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hawthorne has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population19,472
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density5,865/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,093
Per Capita$55,899
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$499,200
Rent$1,828
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$647,132
Housing Units7,887
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property869/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawthorne was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
18.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.