What are the schools like in Hawthorne, FL?

Hawthorne is served primarily by ALACHUA. The district operates 31 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 17 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Hawthorne?

The median household income in Hawthorne, FL is $49,479 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Hawthorne, FL?

Hawthorne has an average high temperature of 67.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches.

Hawthorne, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hawthorne, FL affordable or expensive?

Hawthorne's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hawthorne is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,100 and the median rent is $985 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hawthorne, FL?

Hawthorne has a violent crime rate of 403.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1477.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hawthorne, FL a Good Place to Live?

Hawthorne is a small town of 1,683 in Florida, with a median household income of $49,479 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Hawthorne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Hawthorne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hawthorne city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.9

Hawthorne's overall cost of living index is 96.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hawthorne costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hawthorne, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$985	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,479	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Hawthorne's violent crime rate is 403.3 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

403.3 /100k

Property Crime

1477.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hawthorne is served primarily by ALACHUA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hawthorne, FL	National Avg
School District	ALACHUA	—
Elementary Schools	31	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	17	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hawthorne sees average highs of 67.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 55.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hawthorne, FL
Average High — January	67.5°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hawthorne, FL	National Avg
Population	1,683	—
Median Age	38.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	62.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Interlachen, FL 12 mi McIntosh, FL 13 mi Micanopy, FL 13 mi Keystone Heights, FL 14 mi Waldo, FL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Hawthorne

Hawthorne, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32640

Hawthorne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hawthorne, FL affordable or expensive?

Hawthorne's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hawthorne roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,100 and median rent is $985/month.

What is the crime rate in Hawthorne, FL?

Hawthorne's violent crime rate is 403.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1477.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hawthorne?

Public schools in Hawthorne are operated by ALACHUA. The district has 31 elementary, 10 middle, and 17 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hawthorne, FL a good place to live?

Hawthorne, FL has a population of 1,683, a median household income of $49,479, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne averages 67.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32640.

What is the population of Hawthorne?

The population of Hawthorne, Florida is 1,683 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hawthorne?

Key numbers for living in Hawthorne: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $134,100, median household income $49,479, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hawthorne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.