Hawthorne, NJ vs Madison, MS
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
73.4
#739 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (54 vs 7). Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 1.6). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, NJ | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#739) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 19,496 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $651,326 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $105,168 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+17.3 |
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73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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