Hawthorne, CA vs Melbourne, FL
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
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Melbourne leads in crime level (7.6 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 33). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 83,364 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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