Hawthorne, CA vs Pasadena, TX
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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 43). Pasadena leads in crime level (15.5 vs 19.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 83,364 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.5 |
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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C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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