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Buena Park, CA vs Hawthorne, CA

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Are people in Hawthorne older or younger than people in Buena Park?
- The Median Age in Hawthorne is 3.6 years younger than in Buena Park.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hawthorne or Buena Park?
- Hawthorne housing costs are 3.8% more expensive than Buena Park housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hawthorne or Buena Park?
- The average commute for residents of Hawthorne is 1.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Buena Park.

Things to do in Buena Park?
Buena Park, California lies in Orange County near Anaheim providing visitors with many attractions like Knott's Berry Farm or Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament.

Things to do in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne, California is located in the heart of the South Bay region of Los Angeles County and provides plenty of shopping opportunities along with access to some great beaches.

 Buena Park, CAHawthorne, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,863329,725,481
 Median Income$90,503  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$783,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.3  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Hawthorne    4 Reviews

MARGARET · 

I lived there. Hawthorne is a ___hole. Crime, Drugs, Unemployment near 12% and, they can pay the police enough to stay and deal with all the crap! It has to be one of  More

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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  More

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Over 18 years ago

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  More

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