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New York City

Hawthorne

#6 in Best Places to Live in Passaic County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 44 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Hawthorne is a suburb of New York City with a population of 18,802. Hawthorne is in Passaic County. Living in Hawthorne offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hawthorne there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hawthorne and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hawthorne are above average.
    About Hawthorne...
    Population
    18,802
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $371,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,478
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      40%
    • Own
      60%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      48.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      620.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      74.9
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%
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    Working in Hawthorne

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,250
    National
    $55,322
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    Hawthorne Reviews

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    I have lived in Hawthorne for nearly 16 years. I truly enjoy living in our town and all that it has to offer - 2 miles of walking paths throughout a beautifully restored park, town pool and tennis courts, a dog park, amazingly delicious restaurants! The overall friendliness of the town is terrific. As a real estate agent, I have helped 7 families move to Hawthorne, and all are happy that they did.
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    I like Hawthorne. It's a friendly, fun town! There are always new places opening up. I would change the public school system. We have the best education for special needs students, but the public schooling for everyone is not great. I also wish Hawthorne embraced homeschooled students more.
    Hawthorne, New Jersey is a blend of the traditional and non-traditional, as there is a balance between the friendly, conservative Baby boomers and the Millennial newlyweds. Whereas the suburb is quiet, as its only semblance of nightlife is Shortway's Barn on Goffle Road, rest assured that safety is guaranteed by its hardworking police department. Hawthorne has a Bergen County atmosphere for a Passaic County price.
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