Delray Beach, FL vs Hawthorne, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 35). Delray Beach leads in crime level (11.6 vs 19.9). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Hawthorne, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 60.4 (#1937) |
| Population | 67,536 | 83,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $881,878 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $72,298 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 19.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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