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Is Hawthorne, NJ expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,69954% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$118,891about $9,908/month · 37% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$533,70060% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,960 a year. That is $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 212 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hawthorne
$2,699
Iselin
$2,642
Tinton Falls
$2,155
Point Pleasant
$1,934
Ocean Acres
$2,473
Palisades Park
$2,878
Harrison
$3,284

How much do households earn in Hawthorne?

Under $25k
4.7%
$25k–50k
15.3%
$50k–100k
33.8%
$100k–150k
22.1%
$150k+
21.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 44.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hawthorne

SizeHawthorneU.S. average
Studio$1,815$1,338
1 bedroom$1,837$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,194$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,404$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hawthorne overall?

Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
134
Goods (food, clothes…)
107
Utilities
114
Other services
104
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hawthorne, so the New Jersey figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hawthorne

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.87% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$193a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hawthorne

Commute to work24.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree47%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hawthorne?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,004 a month less.

Renting
$2,699
Owning
$3,703

Owning assumes a typical $533,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,370 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hawthorne, NJ?

Renting in Hawthorne costs a median of about $2,699 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.

How much do I need to make to live in Hawthorne?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,960 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hawthorne cheap or expensive?

Hawthorne is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $118,891. It ranks 212th cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hawthorne?

The median homeowner in Hawthorne pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.87% of the median home value.

Is Hawthorne more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Hawthorne?

The median home value in Hawthorne is $533,700, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.

19,628 people live in Hawthorne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.