Hawthorne, CA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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
Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $53,875). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,364 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.4 |
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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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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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