Hawthorne, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Mineral County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,876 Population 1,634/sq mi density
$54,604 Median Income $24,542 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $132,160 Zillow
$1,298 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,604 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $1,298/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Hawthorne, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,604
27% below
$24,542 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
34% below
Zillow: $132,160
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
12% above
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
66%
Rent
112%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hawthorne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $54,604 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,542. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hawthorne is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,160. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

12.3% of adults in Hawthorne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hawthorne has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,876
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,634/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans20.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,604
Per Capita$24,542
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$1,298
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$132,160
Housing Units1,507
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death19,161/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
Elevation4,323 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hawthorne was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.