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Hawthorne, CA

Hawthorne is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California. It is part of a seventeen-city region commonly called the South Bay. As of the 2020 US census, Hawthorne had a population of 88,083. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 6.1 square miles (16 km2), over 99% of it land.

To the north of Hawthorne is the unincorporated community of Lennox and the city of Inglewood. To the east is the unincorporated community of Athens and the city of Gardena. To the south is the unincorporated community of El Camino Village, and the cities of Lawndale and Redondo Beach. Manhattan Beach is at the southwest corner of Hawthorne. To the west is the city of El Segundo, and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Westchester is to the northwest of Hawthorne. Hawthorne surrounds the unincorporated community of Del Aire on three sides. It also shares a small border on the northeast along Imperial Highway with the unincorporated community of Westmont.

The Century Freeway (Glenn Anderson Freeway, I-105) runs along the northern boundary of Hawthorne, with the C Line light rail line running down the center of the Century Freeway. The San Diego Freeway (I-405) runs along the western boundary of Hawthorne. Major east–west streets in Hawthorne include Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo Boulevard, and Imperial Highway. Major north–south streets include Aviation Boulevard, Inglewood Avenue, Hawthorne Boulevard, Prairie Avenue, Crenshaw Boulevard, and Van Ness Avenue.

Hawthorne is five miles (8 km) from the Los Angeles International Airport.

Hawthorne comprises ZIP codes 90250 and 90251. It is in the 310 area code, except for a small portion of northeastern Hawthorne, which is located in the 323 area code.

Hawthorne was once part of the Rancho Sausal Redondo (Round Willow-grove Ranch) of the 22,458-acre (91 km2) Mexican land grant in present-day Los Angeles County, California given in 1837 to Antonio Ygnacio Ávila by Juan Alvarado the Mexican Governments Governor of Alta California. Rancho Sausal Redondo covered the area that now includes Playa Del Rey, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach, Inglewood, Hawthorne, and Redondo Beach.

Hawthorne was founded in 1905 as the "Hawthorne Improvement Company" by real estate developers B.L. Harding and H.D. Lombard. Harding's daughter shared her birthday—July 4, American Independence Day—with New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne, and a decision was made to name the small village after him

Hawthorne focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by Hawthorne’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Coast Fitness, and Deep End Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Hawthorne, such as the Wiseburn Walking Path and Glasgow Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Hawthorne, CA are The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum, Dockweiler Beach, and Polliwog Park. 
 

Population: 88,083 (2020). ZIP Code: 90250. Area code: 310. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Area: 6.1 square miles (16 km2).
 

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Is Hawthorne, CA a good place to live?

Living in Hawthorne offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Hawthorne, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Hawthorne and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hawthorne are above average.

What is Hawthorne, CA known for?

The City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By its location, Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports, entertainment, mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the Los Angeles basin.

Is Hawthorne, CA expensive to live in?

The median home price in Hawthorne is $748,750 with a median price per sqft of $446. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Hawthorne to be 235.2% of the national average. This makes it one of the most expensive cities in the US.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Hawthorne

Hawthorne’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Coast Fitness 

Deep End Fitness

Wiseburn Walking Path 

Glasgow Park

The Zimmerman Automobile Driving Museum

Dockweiler Beach

Polliwog Park

Niche

Cityofhawthorne.org 

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