Cost of Living in Hawthorne, CA
Population: 85,933 • 2026 Data
$72,719
Median Household Income
-6% vs national
$1,723
Median Monthly Rent
+28% vs national
$813,700
Median Home Value
+140% vs national
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Hawthorne
The median home value in Hawthorne, CA is $813,700. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,723, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,756.
Rent-to-income ratio: 28.4%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Hawthorne, CA is $72,719. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8%, with a labor force of 46,048 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.