Concord, CA 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Hawthorne
73.4
#739 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 13.3). Hawthorne leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 33.6 min). Hawthorne leads in cost of living index (140 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Hawthorne, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 73.4 (#739) |
| Population | 122,315 | 19,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $651,326 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $105,168 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+2.9 |
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62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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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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