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Hawthorne, FL

Hawthorne, FL.

Population: 10,623 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hawthorne, FL is $232,207 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $352,500 after a median 127 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$232,207

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

127

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$232,207
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.2%
10-year appreciation
+100.5%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$238,422
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$352,500
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
+16.5%
Median days on market
127 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
93.4%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
ALACHUA, PUTNAM
Schools include
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL, CHESTER SHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OCHWILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cabot/Koppers (15.8 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)

Annual precipitation
53.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
17
Days with Good air quality
355
Days with Moderate air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
54

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,569
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,124

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (51 mi)
National parks include
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Sanders Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+495 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
24.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,412
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
51.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,525
Average weekly wage
$916
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

HawthorneState medianUS median
Median home value$232,207$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$352,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market127 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,412$2,388$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 Hawthorne, FL?
$232,207.
What is the median sale price in Hawthorne, FL?
$352,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hawthorne, FL?
Median days on market: 127 days.
What is typical rent in Hawthorne, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hawthorne, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Hawthorne, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Hawthorne, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hawthorne, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hawthorne, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hawthorne, FL?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hawthorne, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hawthorne, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 17. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hawthorne, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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