Living in Hawthorne, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawthorne · Census data 2020–2024
Hawthorne has 85,191 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $75,848 (23% lower than the California median), the median home value is $863,400, the median rent is $1,782/month.
Hawthorne at a glance
- Population
- 85,191
- Median age
- 33.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $75,848State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $863,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,782/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the California median; home values 18% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Hawthorne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawthorne the median home value is $863,400, 160% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,782 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,059 a month in housing costs.
Hawthorne median household income
The median household income in Hawthorne is $75,848 and the income per person is $34,635. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hawthorne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,334
- Owner-occupied
- 27.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 72.8%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.81
Hawthorne demographics
- Population
- 85,191
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 30,030
- Foreign-born
- 32.1%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawthorne ›
Education in Hawthorne
26% of adults 25 and older in Hawthorne have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawthorne
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Hawthorne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 85,191 | $75,848 | $863,400 | $1,782 |
| Del Aire | 11,115 | $141,533 | $928,600 | $2,976 |
| Lennox | 19,449 | $57,759 | $708,000 | $1,517 |
| Lawndale | 30,781 | $85,441 | $781,900 | $1,938 |
| Alondra Park | 8,373 | $87,169 | $835,100 | $1,877 |
| West Athens | 8,726 | $67,201 | $718,100 | $1,622 |
| Gardena | 59,422 | $84,803 | $700,600 | $1,809 |
| Inglewood | 104,569 | $72,750 | $792,800 | $1,787 |
| Westmont | 34,123 | $50,509 | $653,800 | $1,466 |
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What is the median household income in Hawthorne, CA?
The median household income in Hawthorne is $75,848, 23% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hawthorne?
The median home value in Hawthorne is $863,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hawthorne?
The median gross rent in Hawthorne is $1,782 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Hawthorne, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the California median; home values 18% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Hawthorne?
The median age in Hawthorne is 33.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hawthorne?
The average commute to work in Hawthorne is 28 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorne?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawthorne?
26% of adults in Hawthorne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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