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Hawthorne, CA vs Goleta, CA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Goleta or Hawthorne?
- Goleta housing costs are 44.8% more expensive than Hawthorne housing costs.

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

 Hawthorne, CAGoleta, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,677329,725,481
 Median Income$63,847  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
 Avg. Home Price$813,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 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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