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Goleta, CA vs Hawthorne, CA

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Are people in Hawthorne older or younger than people in Goleta?
- The Median Age in Hawthorne is 2.0 years younger than in Goleta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hawthorne or Goleta?
- Hawthorne housing costs are 30.9% less expensive than Goleta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hawthorne or Goleta?
- The average commute for residents of Hawthorne is 12.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Goleta.

Things to do in Goleta?
Goleta CA can be found north Santa Barbara full of scenic routes perfect for bike rides such as Camino Cielo Loop showcasing some breathtaking views alongside private gardens, art galleries & wineries giving vacationers a chance to explore area's culture.

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.

 Goleta, CAHawthorne, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,863329,725,481
 Median Income$104,830  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,178,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock11.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Goleta    2 Reviews

Lived in this area 2014-now (2022), Goleta for 4 years of that. Pros: *The climate is unbeatable, unless you enjoy being overly hot or cold, or snow sports which  More

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I live in Goleta and work part-time in Santa Barbara. I am semi-retired and have a decent income. Making wise choices of where to spend my income has always been  More

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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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