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Hawthorne, New Jersey

Introduction to Hawthorne, New Jersey

Hawthorne, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 1 mile NE of Paterson, New Jersey and 14 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 18,218 people lived in Hawthorne.

Hawthorne History

Dutch immigrants came to this area in the 18th century and settled as farmers. It was later established as a part of Manchester Township. However, at the turn of the century, the residents decided that they wanted to establish an independent town, which led to its separation from Manchester. Hawthorne was officially incorporated in 1898.

Hawthorne and nearby Attractions

  • Brookdale Park
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation
  • Great Falls Cultural Center
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Apollo Theater
  • Fritz Dietl Ice Skating Rink

Things To Do In Hawthorne

Hawthorne provides opportunities for a full range of activities. The town has its own events and festivities organized by the recreation department. It also has parks, camping areas and hiking trails, all of which are nearby. One can also visit any of the several museums in the area to learn about the rich and interesting history of the area.

Hawthorne Transportation

Flights are available from Newark International Airport.

Hawthorne Higher Education

The area offers numerous opportunities for obtaining higher education at Passaic County Community College, William Paterson University and Bergen Community College, among others.

High Points

Hawthorne strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Hawthorne Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Hawthorne Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hawthorne Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hawthorne Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hawthorne Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Hawthorne Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Hawthorne, NJ

Comparing Hawthorne to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men96
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens68
Racial Diversity65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times59
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime97

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