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Hawthorne, CA

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LAX and the beach are at your fingertips in “The City of Good Neighbors.”

Suburb Commuter Technology Airport

Situated just 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles and five miles from shorefront communities such as Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne delivers all the convenience of coastal LA living with a much more agreeable price tag. Hawthorne's affordable housing and heavy concentration of apartments, along with its relatively low crime and beautiful public parks, attracts a variety of new residents to the community.

Residents here enjoy a cool sea breeze and an abundance of city parks and golf courses, providing excellent opportunities to get outdoors anytime. The robust local economy is supported by an expansive retail sector as well as high-tech industries, including Tesla and Space Exploration Technologies’ facilities at Hawthorne Municipal Airport. Easy access to the freeway makes it easy to commute, and the close proximity to LAX adds to the convenience for folks who travel regularly.

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Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Hawthorne, CA is $1,398 for a studio, $1,499 for one bedroom, $1,825 for two bedrooms, and $2,375 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hawthorne has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,499/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$3,982/month
1,298 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,124/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,198/month
1,563 Sq Ft
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Transportation

75

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ramona

Public

Grades K-5

750 Students

8
out of 10

Jefferson

Public

Grades K-5

519 Students

8
out of 10

138th Street

Public

Grades 3-5

434 Students

7
out of 10

Cimarron Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

259 Students

7
out of 10

Zela Davis

Public

Grades K-5

899 Students

6
out of 10

Richard Henry Dana Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

970 Students

9
out of 10

Prairie Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

759 Students

6
out of 10

Hawthorne Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

721 Students

6
out of 10

Bud Carson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

678 Students

5
out of 10

Carson School

Public

368 Students

Rating Unavailable

Hawthorne High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,770 Students

4
out of 10

Carson School

Public

368 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

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)

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