Hawthorne, CA vs Kiryas Joel, NY
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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Kiryas Joel
63.1
#436 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 25). Kiryas Joel leads in crime level (10.6 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $40,218).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Kiryas Joel, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 63.1 (#436) |
| Population | 83,364 | 41,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $40,218 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+8.4 |
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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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Kiryas Joel, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
41,857
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$40,218
Northeast
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