At a Glance
Median Income
$134,797
$65,664 per capita
Home Value
$671,300
Zillow: $828,741
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.7%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.1%
8.6% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hawthorne residents earn a median household income of $134,797 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,664. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hawthorne is $671,300 , 138% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $828,741. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
54.7% of adults in Hawthorne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,881
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density4,437/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$134,797
Per Capita$65,664
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B+
Home Value$671,300
Rent$3,501
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$828,741
Housing Units1,760
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity23.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation244 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.7%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+27.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Hawthorne was built in 1956.
17.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.