Hawthorne, NJ vs Mint Hill, NC

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

vs

Mint Hill

68.7

#1295 nationally

Hawthorne leads in walk score (54 vs 10). Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 2.7). Mint Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 140).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hawthorne, NJ Mint Hill, NC
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#739) 68.7 (#1295)
Population 19,496 27,815
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $651,326 $516,660
Median Household Income $105,168 $92,102
Average Commute 25.8 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 54 10
Crime Level 0.7 2.7
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 D+32.9