Hawthorne, CA vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 19.9). Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $72,298). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 83,364 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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