Hawthorne, CA vs Reno, NV
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
Reno
67.4
#1431 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 48). Reno leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165). Reno leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Reno, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 67.4 (#1431) |
| Population | 83,364 | 273,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $576,945 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $68,521 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+1.0 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
Reno, NV
Biggest Little City with big potential
Median Home
$576,945
Population
273,448
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
West
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