Alexandria, VA vs Hawthorne, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alexandria
67.6
#1397 nationally
Hawthorne
73.4
#739 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 6.0). Hawthorne leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 30.1 min). Alexandria leads in walk score (62 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, VA | Hawthorne, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1397) | 73.4 (#739) |
| Population | 155,230 | 19,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,586 | $651,326 |
| Median Household Income | $113,179 | $105,168 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+57.7 | R+2.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Alexandria, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$672,586
Population
155,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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