Hawthorne, CA vs Syracuse, 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
Syracuse
74.4
#605 nationally
Syracuse leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165). Syracuse leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 29.2 min). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $43,584).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Syracuse, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 74.4 (#605) |
| Population | 83,364 | 145,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $226,448 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $43,584 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 21.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+17.3 |
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
74.4 Score
Syracuse, NY
Mid-size New York city with community character
Median Home
$226,448
Population
145,560
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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