Hawthorne, CA vs Reading, PA
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
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Reading leads in crime level (9.2 vs 19.9). Reading leads in cost of living index (88 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $42,852).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Reading, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 74.9 (#536) |
| Population | 83,364 | 94,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $268,328 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $42,852 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+12.2 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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C
74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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