New York · Metropolitan Area
Hawthorne is a small town in New York with a population of 4,881. Residents earn $134,797 per year, which is 79% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hawthorne receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Hawthorne stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hawthorne is $134,797, which is significantly higher than the national average — 79% above $75,149. This places Hawthorne among higher-income communities. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Hawthorne is $671,300, making it a premium housing market at 138% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hawthorne is a highly educated community — 54.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Hawthorne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 83.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $134,797 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,664 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.9% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $671,300 |
| 138% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $782,676 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 23.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.6% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.8 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 244 ft (74 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1034°N, 73.7969°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.7% |
| 62% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,437/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |