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Hawthorne, Florida

city · Alachua County (primary) , Lake County

At a glance

1,625
Population
$177,800
Median home value (all homes)
41% below U.S. median
$229,745
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$727/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$55,406
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
82.1%
Homes with broadband
64.57%
Locations with fiber available
1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing24% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost7% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college38 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates28.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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