Hawthorne, CA vs San Dimas, CA
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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 19.9). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 37). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $72,298).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 83,364 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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