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Hawthorne, California · ZIP 90250

Hawthorne — ZIP 90250

Crime DataSchools

Hawthorne (90250) scores 53/100 — Fair for California. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $879K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency34%
Avg reading proficiency48%
Schools nearby20

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$879K
Median rent$2,146/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$879K

Median Rent

$2,146/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly Incidents — 2024

Year-over-Year

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy09–12567
52%
87%
Aviation Elementary03–05439
52%
61%
Da Vinci ConnectKG–12923
51%
70%
Wiseburn Middle06–08953
47%
69%
Del Aire ElementaryKG–05612
47%
63%
RamonaKG–05767
37%
48%
JeffersonKG–05549
35%
43%
WashingtonKG–05418
31%
38%
Hawthorne Middle06–08761
30%
41%
Bud Carson Middle06–08601
30%
38%
YorkKG–05449
30%
38%
Zela DavisKG–05843
28%
32%
EucalyptusKG–05709
28%
37%
Cimarron Avenue ElementaryKG–05261
27%
32%
KornblumKG–05566
23%
30%
Prairie Vista Middle06–08674
21%
42%
Hawthorne High09–121,675
12%
44%
Family First Charter09–12605Not reportedNot reported
Hollyglen ElementaryKG–02518Not reportedNot reported
Carson SchoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

94,991

Median Income

$78K

Homeownership

32%

Median Age

34.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 90250 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 90250 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 90250 is approximately $879K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 90250 in Hawthorne has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.