Fredericksburg, VA vs Hawthorne, CA
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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 165). Fredericksburg leads in crime level (16.5 vs 19.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 28,928 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+32.9 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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