Hawthorne, NY

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.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
4,881 Population 4,437/sq mi density
$134,797 Median Income $65,664 per capita
$671,300 Home Value $782,676 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$134,797 median income, 8.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$671,300 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $134,797
79% higher than US avg
Home Value $671,300
138% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.7%
62% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.1%
28% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Hawthorne Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,881
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density4,437/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A
Median Income$134,797
Per Capita$65,664
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Commute31 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$671,300
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$782,676

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression18.0%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation244 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+94.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute31 min
EV Stations1
Libraries45

Is Hawthorne a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Hawthorne has a population of 4,881 with a density of 4,437 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.1%).

Population

4,881
Total Population
4,437
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Hawthorne vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.0%
6% above US avg
Spanish17.0%
27% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Hawthorne vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Hawthorne is $134,797, which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Hawthorne vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$134,797
79% above US avg
Per Capita Income$65,664
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
IRS Avg AGI$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.1%
125% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,631
Healthcare3,441
Retail3,365
Manufacturing485

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.07%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.0 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Hawthorne is $671,300, 138% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $782,676.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$671,300
138% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$782,676

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Rate3.07%
In Hawthorne, 23.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 18.0% report depression. 16.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Hawthorne vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.1%
28% below US avg
Diabetes6.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure23.0%
Asthma9.3%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity16.6%
Depression18.0%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress9.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.1%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,441

Crime Rates: Hawthorne vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Safety Score

Hawthorne has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.8 inches
26% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation244 ft (74 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density4,437/sq mi
Coordinates41.1034°N, 73.7969°W
County FIPS36119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.7%
62% above US avg
High School+94.5%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,437/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries45
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Restaurants2,631
Retail Stores3,365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.0 min
Work from Home16.0%

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