Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Hawthorne
Hawthorne, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,621
Population
85,757
Renter Mix
73% Rent
LAX and the beach are at your fingertips in “The City of Good Neighbors.”
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Welcome to Hawthorne, a South Bay city known for its aerospace industry and convenient location. Situated just five miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Hawthorne combines industrial heritage with modern innovation, highlighted by SpaceX's headquarters and manufacturing facilities. The rental market offers diverse housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes, with current average rents ranging from $1,408 for studios to $2,403 for three-bedroom units. Despite modest year-over-year increases of 0.8-2%, rental rates remain lower compared to nearby coastal communities.
Residents appreciate the Mediterranean climate and proximity to Southern California attractions. The city features several parks, including Jim Thorpe Park, while the Hawthorne Plaza Transit Center provides public transportation connections throughout the region. Local landmarks include the Beach Boys Historic Landmark, marking an important piece of music history. Established neighborhoods include Ramona, Holly Glen, and the Del Aire area. The city is home to several educational institutions, including Hawthorne Math and Science Academy. The landscape of Hawthorne reflects its aerospace heritage - the former Northrop Corporation facility, which produced aircraft during World War II, now houses SpaceX's main factory and headquarters, representing the city's continued connection to aviation and space exploration.
Explore the City
Bring your Children to the Del Aire Park.
Bring your Children to Hawthorne's Jim Thorpe Park to Enjoy the Wading Pool and Playground.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,934
Average: $86,612
Education
19,733
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
44,635
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Hawthorne has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
73%
Non-Renters
27%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hawthorne, CA is $1,474 for a studio, $1,621 for one bedroom, $1,972 for two bedrooms, and $2,472 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hawthorne has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,621/month
588 Sq Ft
House
$4,303/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,542/month
745 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,419/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hawthorne, CA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
923 Students
Public
Grades K-5
767 Students
Public
Grades K-5
566 Students
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades K-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-8
923 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
953 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
761 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
601 Students
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Public
Grades 9-12
567 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,675 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
605 Students
Public
Grades K-12
407 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dockweiler State Beach
- Madrona Marsh Preserve & Nature Center
- Compton Creek Natural Park at George Washington Elementary
- Watts Towers-Rodia State Park
- Watts Senior Center & Rose Garden
Airports
- Los Angeles International
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
Top Apartments in Hawthorne
Houses for Rent in Hawthorne
Property Management Companies in Hawthorne, CA
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
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131
Communities
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3,998
Units
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33
Cities
20 Communities in Hawthorne
Real Estate Connection
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20
Communities
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1,337
Units
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7
Cities
8 Communities in Hawthorne
Property Management Associates
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69
Communities
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3,397
Units
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25
Cities
6 Communities in Hawthorne
Crystal Property Management
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14
Communities
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465
Units
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10
Cities
3 Communities in Hawthorne
Greystone Management Group, Inc.
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20
Communities
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1,640
Units
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8
Cities
3 Communities in Hawthorne
Power Property Management
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27
Communities
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879
Units
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7
Cities
3 Communities in Hawthorne
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.