Living in Hawthorne, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawthorne · Census data 2020–2024
Hawthorne has 1,625 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $55,406 (26% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $177,800, the median rent is $727/month.
Hawthorne at a glance
- Population
- 1,625
- Median age
- 36.7State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $55,406State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $177,800State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $727/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hawthorne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawthorne the median home value is $177,800, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,208 a month in housing costs.
Hawthorne median household income
The median household income in Hawthorne is $55,406 and the income per person is $29,577. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Hawthorne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 679
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.75
Hawthorne demographics
- Population
- 1,625
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 591
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawthorne ›
Education in Hawthorne
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Hawthorne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawthorne
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Hawthorne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 1,625 | $55,406 | $177,800 | $727 |
| Interlachen | 1,923 | $47,950 | $152,500 | $802 |
| McIntosh | 333 | $62,300 | $275,000 | $1,958 |
| Micanopy | 747 | $74,038 | $233,200 | $1,094 |
| Keystone Heights | 1,576 | $80,217 | $227,900 | $1,258 |
| Waldo | 1,303 | $29,894 | $113,600 | $745 |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $247,500 | $1,296 |
| Hampton | 499 | $42,344 | $94,300 | $796 |
| East Williston | 520 | $11,692 | — | $779 |
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What is the median household income in Hawthorne, FL?
The median household income in Hawthorne is $55,406, 26% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $177,800, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Hawthorne?
The median gross rent in Hawthorne is $727 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Hawthorne, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Florida median; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Hawthorne?
The median age in Hawthorne is 36.7 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Hawthorne?
The average commute to work in Hawthorne is 26 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorne?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawthorne?
28.1% 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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