Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Hawthorne
19,472
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Hawthorne
$118,093
Home Value
Waxhaw
$506,300
Hawthorne
$499,200
Rent
Waxhaw
$1,770
Hawthorne
$1,828
Crime Rate
Waxhaw
0.59
Hawthorne
0.25
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Hawthorne
191.8
Avg Temp
Waxhaw
N/A
Hawthorne
N/A
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Hawthorne
5.0%
How Similar Are Waxhaw & Hawthorne?
Hawthorne is Waxhaw's #7 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Waxhaw
21,565
Hawthorne
19,472
Both cities have similar populations — Waxhaw at 21,565 and Hawthorne at 19,472.
Violent Crime
Waxhaw
0.59
Hawthorne
0.25
Waxhaw has a 33% higher violent crime than Hawthorne.
Property Crime
Waxhaw
4.23
Hawthorne
8.69
Hawthorne's property crime is significantly higher than Waxhaw's — 51% difference.
Political Leaning
Waxhaw
62.1%
Hawthorne
49.8%
Waxhaw leans Republican while Hawthorne leans Democratic.
Unemployment
Waxhaw
3.6%
Hawthorne
5.0%
Hawthorne has a 28% higher unemployment than Waxhaw.
Median Income
Waxhaw
$128,115
Hawthorne
$118,093
Both cities have similar median income — just a 8% difference.
Home Values
Waxhaw
$506,300
Hawthorne
$499,200
Both cities have similar home values — just a 1% difference.
Education
Waxhaw
32.9%
Hawthorne
34.3%
Both cities have similar education — just a 4% difference.
Demographics
Waxhaw
71.3%
Hawthorne
73.4%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 3% difference.
Cost of Living
Waxhaw
184.9
Hawthorne
191.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Waxhaw and Hawthorne share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waxhaw leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waxhaw leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaxhaw has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,686 vs $2,324 in Hawthorne (27% lower). Waxhaw has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,538 vs $2,024 in Hawthorne (24% lower). Waxhaw scores 214.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 251.1 in Hawthorne.
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Housing Market — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a median property tax of $3,609 vs $10,001 in Hawthorne (64% lower). Waxhaw has a single-family homes of 94.4% compared to 60.4% in Hawthorne. Waxhaw has a vacancy rate of 3.9% compared to 5.2% in Hawthorne.
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Jobs & Economy — Waxhaw leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 9.4% in Hawthorne. Waxhaw has a unemployment rate of 3.6% compared to 5.0% in Hawthorne. Waxhaw has a government sector of 42.5% compared to 36.8% in Hawthorne.
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Crime & Safety — Hawthorne leads
Source: FBI UCRHawthorne has a violent crime rate (per 1k) of 0.25 compared to 0.59 in Waxhaw. Hawthorne has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.25 compared to 0.42 in Waxhaw. Waxhaw has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 3.56 compared to 7.54 in Hawthorne.
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Schools & Education — Hawthorne leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauHawthorne has a high school diploma or higher of 54.2% compared to 43.2% in Waxhaw. Hawthorne has a bachelor's degree or higher of 34.3% compared to 32.9% in Waxhaw.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a population of 21,565, about 1.1x the size of Hawthorne (19,472). Waxhaw skews younger with a median age of 36.9 vs 42.3.
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Waxhaw
Hawthorne
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaxhaw: 5 vs Hawthorne: 4 for with emergency services. Hawthorne: 3.5 vs Waxhaw: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaxhaw has a work from home of 27.9% compared to 9.4% in Hawthorne. Hawthorne has a public transit of 2.4% compared to 0.1% in Waxhaw. Hawthorne has a drive alone of 81.3% compared to 61.6% in Waxhaw.
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