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Hawthorne, NJ — ZIP 07506

Population: 19,628 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07506 (Hawthorne, NJ) is $650,262 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $792,000 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,670/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$650,262

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$650,262
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$650,262
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$792,000
Median list price
$799,000
Median price per sqft
$357
1-year sale-price change
+16.0%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
108.4%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,670/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,060/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,360/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,880/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,670/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hawthorne High School, Lincoln Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fair Lawn Well Field (1.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
381
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
516,982
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
477,038

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
24
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Lincoln Park Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
62
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,875 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,953
Housing built before 1970
72.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
146,196
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07506State medianUS median
Median home value$650,262$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$792,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,670/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 07506?
$650,262.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07506?
$792,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07506?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07506?
Typical rent: $2,670/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07506?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 07506 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07506?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07506?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07506?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fair Lawn Well Field, 1.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 07506?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07506 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07506?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07506?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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