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Hawthorne, CA—90250

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$882,000
0.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$74,900
40.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
47
1.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.3%
Median Rent
$2,000
3.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,820
9.4% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,500
2.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,850
7.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Hawthorne, CA

As of May '26, the median home price in Hawthorne, CA is $882,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Hawthorne, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$882,0000.5%
Single Family $891,0001.2%
Condos $769,000-2.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $663,000
    -2.1%
    2 Bed
    		$790,0001.9%
    3 Bed
    		$883,0001.1%
    4 Bed
    		$1,005,0000.8%
    5 Bed $1,172,7581.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    9.7%
    1 Bedroom
    25.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    25.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Rental Trends — Hawthorne, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hawthorne, CA is $2,520, with a year-over-year rent change of 3.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hawthorne, CA is studios: $1,560, 1-bedrooms: $1,860, 2-bedrooms: $2,880, 3-bedrooms: $4,080, 4-bedrooms: $5,780. The most common rental property sizes in Hawthorne, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.7% and 35.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,000$2,520
    Studio Rent $1,540$1,560
    1 Bed Rent $1,820$1,860
    2 Bed Rent $2,500$2,880
    3 Bed Rent $3,850$4,080
    4 Bed Rent $4,750$5,780
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    13.1%
    1 Bedroom
    35.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    38.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    10.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.4%

    Property Listings — Hawthorne, CA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hawthorne, CA is 47. This is a increase of 1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$965,0004.0%
    Listing Count
    		724.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.2%4.0%
    Days on Market
    		471.0%
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    Demographics — Hawthorne, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hawthorne, CA has a population of 95,000, which has decreased by -1.9% over the past 5 years. Hawthorne, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		95,000-1.9%
    % Under 18
    		25.2%-1.9%
    % Seniors
    		10.1%8.6%
    % WFH
    		9.6%336.4%
    % w/ College Degree
    		25.9%16.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hawthorne, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 54.6% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 1.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hawthorne, CA is black, making up 23.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 32.9% of the population in Hawthorne, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 4.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		11.1%-0.9%
    % Black
    		23.2%2.7%
    % Hispanic
    		54.6%1.5%
    % Asian
    		7.3%-9.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		32.9%-4.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Hawthorne, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 482 mortgage originations in Hawthorne, CA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 14.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Hawthorne, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 19.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		482
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		19.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Hawthorne, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hawthorne, CA under the Section 8 program is 3.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Hawthorne, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		857
    Total Units Section 8
    		856
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		84.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$40$1,820$1,860
    2 Bedroom-$160$2,500$2,340
    3 Bedroom-$880$3,850$2,970
    4 Bedroom-$1,450$4,750$3,300

    Affordability — Hawthorne, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio11.6
    Median Home Price$882,000
    Median Household Income$74,900

    Hawthorne, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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