Hawthorne, CA vs Roanoke, VA
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
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 39). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $51,523).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 83,364 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+23.6 |
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+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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