Hawthorne, California
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As of 2009, Hawthorne's population is 84,422 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.58 percent.
The median home cost in Hawthorne is $387,610. Home appreciation the last year has been -26.60 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hawthorne's cost of living is 32.80% Higher than the U.S. average.
Hawthorne public schools spend $5,213 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Hawthorne.
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne is 14.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Hawthorne jobs have Decreased by 5.40 percent.
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People
The 2009 Hawthorne, CA, population is 84,422. There are 14,075 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Hawthorne, CA
The median age is 29.6. The US median is 37.6. 48.82% of people in Hawthorne, CA, are married. 9.70% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.94 people. 23.68% of people are married, with children. 20.04% have children, but are single.
Race in Hawthorne, CA
28.22% of people are white, 33.80% are black, 6.37% are asian, 0.81% are native american, and 31.24% claim 'Other'.
48.84% of the people in Hawthorne, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 51.16% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 245 physicians per 100,000 population in Hawthorne, CA. The US average is 170.
Hawthorne, CA Health Index
Air quality in Hawthorne, CA is 1 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Hawthorne, CA is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 14.30% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.40% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 14.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.25% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $15,793 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $34,603 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.82% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.94% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 16.11% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.44% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 15.54% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.99% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 5.33% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.29% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.49% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.07% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 8.77% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 14.16% | 20.24% |
| Service | 19.49% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 33.04% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.15% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.49% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.89% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Hawthorne, CA, is 14.30%, with job growth of -5.40%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 14.90%.
Hawthorne, CA Taxes
Hawthorne, CA,sales tax rate is 8.25%. Income tax is 6.00%.
Hawthorne, CA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $15,793, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $34,603.
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West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 35 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $387,610 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -26.60% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 24.00% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.65% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 72.86% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.38 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.21% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.74% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.04% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.38% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 0.32% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 0.48% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.92% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 31.56% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 30.23% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 15.81% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 13.79% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.42% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 5.96% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.17% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.75% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 16.83% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 21.70% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 17.74% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 19.28% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 8.84% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 3.73% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Hawthorne, CA, is $387,610. Home appreciation is -26.60% over the last year. The median age of Hawthorne, CA, real estate is 35 years.
Hawthorne, CA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 72.86% of the Hawthorne, CA, population. 3.65% of houses and apartments in Hawthorne, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here

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Crime
Hawthorne, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Hawthorne, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Climate
Hawthorne, CA, gets 12 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 34.
On average, there are 282 sunny days per year in Hawthorne, CA. The July high is around 75 degrees. The January low is 47. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Education
Hawthorne, CA, schools spend $5,213 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 8,732 students per librarian, and 1,717 children per counselor in Hawthorne, CA schools.
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West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Hawthorne, CA, takes 29 minutes. 71% of commuters drive their own car alone. 17% carpool with others. 7% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Hawthorne, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Hawthorne, CA is more expensive.
Overall, Hawthorne, CA cost of living is 132.80.
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Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.08% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 39.99% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.75% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 1.04% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.29% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.49% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.12% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.62% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 0.66% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.57% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 3.33% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 5.93% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.98% | 0.54% |
58.08% of the people in Hawthorne, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 39.99% are Catholic; 6.75% are Protestant; 1.04% are LDS; 3.33% are another Christian faith; 5.93% in Hawthorne, CA are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.98% affilitates with Islam.
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West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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63.10% of the people in Hawthorne, CA are registered as Democrats. 35.60% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.30%.
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Hawthorne, CA: Our city is appox. 6 sq miles in size. Our neighbors are very friendly people. In our city we have many different types of housing. The only thing that I don't like... (read more)West Hawthorne: A Little Gem in LA's South Bay: Great multi-cultural, family-oriented little enclave of Hawthorne called Wiseburn. Has a newly built middle school and a new elementary school is nearly complete. Not a... (read more)Not a fan of Hawthorne: I wouldn't recomend anyone raise children here. The weather is about as mild as anywhere in the world, but the area is a little too rough for most normal people. There... (read more)Have an opinion about Hawthorne? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Hawthorne Click Here
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