Hawthorne, CA vs Petaluma, 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
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Petaluma leads in crime level (7.4 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 47). Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $72,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 83,364 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.2 |
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
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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