Living in Hawthorne, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawthorne · Census data 2020–2024
Hawthorne has 2,809 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $67,300 (14% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $167,900, the median rent is $974/month.
Hawthorne at a glance
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 40.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $67,300State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $167,900State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $974/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hawthorne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawthorne the median home value is $167,900, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $974 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,190 a month in housing costs.
Hawthorne median household income
The median household income in Hawthorne is $67,300 and the income per person is $29,631. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Hawthorne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,475
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 24.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.45
Hawthorne demographics
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 1,112
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 19.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawthorne ›
Education in Hawthorne
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Hawthorne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawthorne
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 15%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Hawthorne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 2,809 | $67,300 | $167,900 | $974 |
| Walker Lake | 376 | $50,455 | $207,100 | — |
| Schurz | 821 | $45,104 | $94,400 | $655 |
| Bridgeport | 303 | $120,850 | $346,700 | $242 |
| Yerington | 3,150 | $57,980 | $284,800 | $793 |
| Smith Valley | 1,807 | $67,132 | $756,000 | — |
| Mono City | 342 | $109,265 | $261,900 | — |
| Walker | 524 | $85,294 | $388,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hawthorne, NV?
The median household income in Hawthorne is $67,300, 14% lower than the Nevada median of $78,260 (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 $167,900, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Hawthorne?
The median gross rent in Hawthorne is $974 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is Hawthorne, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Hawthorne?
The median age in Hawthorne is 40.8 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Hawthorne?
The average commute to work in Hawthorne is 13 minutes; 2.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorne?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawthorne?
15.7% 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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