Hawthorne, NJ vs West Springfield Town, MA
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
73.4
#739 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 11.4). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($105,168 vs $67,297). Hawthorne leads in walk score (54 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, NJ | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,496 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $651,326 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $105,168 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 0.7 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+8.9 |
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73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
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West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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