Hawthorne, CA vs Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 83,364 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+34.0 |
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
74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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