Living in Hawthorne, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawthorne · Census data 2020–2024
Hawthorne has 19,628 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $110,237 (6% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $533,700, the median rent is $1,830/month.
Hawthorne at a glance
- Population
- 19,628
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $110,237State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $533,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,830/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hawthorne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawthorne the median home value is $533,700, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,830 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,295 a month in housing costs.
Hawthorne median household income
The median household income in Hawthorne is $110,237 and the income per person is $52,062. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hawthorne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,046
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.56
Hawthorne demographics
- Population
- 19,628
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 7,607
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawthorne ›
Education in Hawthorne
47% of adults 25 and older in Hawthorne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawthorne
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Hawthorne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 19,628 | $110,237 | $533,700 | $1,830 |
| Prospect Park | 6,319 | $53,125 | $406,800 | $1,647 |
| North Haledon | 8,778 | $125,313 | $547,600 | $2,369 |
| Glen Rock | 12,154 | $215,096 | $856,900 | $1,930 |
| Haledon | 8,980 | $95,870 | $396,400 | $1,750 |
| Fair Lawn | 35,610 | $144,574 | $564,700 | $1,917 |
| Midland Park | 7,019 | $146,841 | $607,200 | $1,853 |
| Ridgewood | 26,308 | $208,211 | $891,200 | $2,499 |
| Paterson | 158,735 | $55,997 | $360,100 | $1,548 |
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What is the median household income in Hawthorne, NJ?
The median household income in Hawthorne is $110,237, 6% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $533,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hawthorne?
The median gross rent in Hawthorne is $1,830 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Hawthorne, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hawthorne?
The median age in Hawthorne is 42.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hawthorne?
The average commute to work in Hawthorne is 25 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorne?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawthorne?
47% 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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