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Hawthorne

Pop. 19,628·81st most expensive in New Jersey·Hawthorne rents are up 9.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,670/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$708
Stable (Monthly)
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Hawthorne · $2,670
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,670/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$107,000/yr
Local median income
$110,237/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hawthorne's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$3,250
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,090/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,670 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,040/yr
At $2,670/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hawthorne, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,628
Median income
$110,237
Median age
42.4
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
20%
22.1%
24.4%
12.8%
20.6%
Under 1820%
18–3422.1%
35–5424.4%
55–6412.8%
65+20.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
26.1%
White68.4%
Black2.4%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian1.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
22.6%
26.2%
47%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+47%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Hawthorne, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,416 → $110,237
up 2.6%
Population
19,507 → 19,628
up 0.6%
Renter share
34% → 30.9%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 47%
+2.2 pts
Median age
41.6 → 42.4
+0.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $107,416 to $110,237 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% shift. Renters now make up 30.9% of households, compared with 34% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47% of adults here, versus 44.8% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Hawthorne rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hawthorne. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Hawthorne, NJ

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Hawthorne is $2,670/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,570/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,090/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,820/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,570/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($110,237/yr), Hawthorne ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawthorne an affordable city for renters?

Hawthorne is considered affordable for renters. At $2,670/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($110,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hawthorne falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hawthorne?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,670/mo in Hawthorne. The local median household income is $110,237/yr, meaning the typical Hawthorne household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hawthorne?

Rent in Hawthorne has increased 9.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Hawthorne rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Hawthorne is middle-of-the-pack for New Jersey for rent, ranking #81 out of 183 tracked cities at $2,670/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hawthorne?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hawthorne ($2,670/mo): Paterson ($1,864/mo), Wayne ($2,536/mo), Elmwood Park ($2,564/mo).

What percentage of Hawthorne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of Hawthorne households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. Hawthorne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hawthorne rent compare to the national average?

Hawthorne's median rent of $2,670/mo is $708 (36%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #81 out of 183 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,670/mo, rent takes ~29% of Hawthorne's median household income ($110,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Hawthorne 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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