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Hawthorne, CA vs Alhambra, CA

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Are people in Alhambra older or younger than people in Hawthorne?
- The Median Age in Alhambra is 8.2 years older than in Hawthorne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alhambra or Hawthorne?
- Alhambra housing costs are 4.5% more expensive than Hawthorne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alhambra or Hawthorne?
- The average commute for residents of Alhambra is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hawthorne.

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.

Things to do in Alhambra?
Alhambra, California lies in the western corner of Los Angeles County offering easy access to attractions such as the USC Pacific Asia Museum or the Gamble House.

 Hawthorne, CAAlhambra, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,174329,725,481
 Median Income$63,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$813,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.77  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Its  More

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Over 11 years ago

very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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