Hawthorne, CA vs Paramount, 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in crime level (15.0 vs 19.9). Paramount leads in cost of living index (141 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 64).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 83,364 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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