Living in Hawthorne, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hawthorne · Census data 2020–2024
Hawthorne has 4,878 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $140,856 (64% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $692,200, the median rent is $3,250/month.
Hawthorne at a glance
- Population
- 4,878
- Median age
- 43.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $140,856State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $692,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,250/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 63% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hawthorne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hawthorne the median home value is $692,200, 108% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,250 per month, which is 45% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Hawthorne median household income
The median household income in Hawthorne is $140,856 and the income per person is $68,412. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Hawthorne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,714
- Owner-occupied
- 88.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.1%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.90
Hawthorne demographics
- Population
- 4,878
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 1,657
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hawthorne ›
Education in Hawthorne
61.6% of adults 25 and older in Hawthorne have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hawthorne
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 10.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Hawthorne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne | 4,878 | $140,856 | $692,200 | $3,250 |
| Thornwood | 4,140 | $170,398 | $650,400 | $2,550 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
| Pleasantville | 7,371 | $136,406 | $824,200 | $2,058 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Briarcliff Manor | 7,519 | $229,732 | $880,300 | $2,433 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 10,887 | $104,313 | $746,800 | $1,924 |
| Chappaqua | 3,046 | $241,432 | $781,100 | $2,374 |
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Hawthorne, NY?
The median household income in Hawthorne is $140,856, 64% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $692,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Hawthorne?
The median gross rent in Hawthorne is $3,250 per month, about 45% of household income.
Is Hawthorne, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 63% higher than the state median; unemployment of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Hawthorne?
The median age in Hawthorne is 43.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Hawthorne?
The average commute to work in Hawthorne is 25 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hawthorne?
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hawthorne?
61.6% 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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