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Hawthorne, CA vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Hawthorne?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 0.6 years younger than in Hawthorne.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Hawthorne?
- Gainesville housing costs are 59.4% less expensive than Hawthorne housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Hawthorne?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 7.1 minutes shorter 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 Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 Hawthorne, CAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$63,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$813,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 19 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 Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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