Hawthorne, CA vs Henderson, NV
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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165). Henderson leads in median household income ($83,567 vs $72,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Henderson, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 72.8 (#826) |
| Population | 83,364 | 330,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $485,484 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $83,567 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+2.6 |
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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C-
72.8 Score
Henderson, NV
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
Median Home
$485,484
Population
330,891
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B
West
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