Hawthorne, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

60.4

D-

out of 100

Overview

Hawthorne is a California city with a population of approximately 83,364, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $881,878. Median household income is $72,298.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 83,364 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $881,878 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $72,298 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.2 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

83,364

Source: Census ACS

$881,878

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$72,298

Source: Census ACS

29.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

72

Source: Walk Score

165 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Los Angeles County (county-level results)

65%
32%
Democrat 2,417,109
Republican 1,189,862
Leans D+32.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 23.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 22.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 45.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 72/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 33/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 60.4

Location

Hawthorne, CA (33.9132, -118.3470)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.