Hawthorne, CA vs Long Beach, 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 67). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 83,364 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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