New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Hawthorne, NJ
$575,000Median listing price
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About Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a borough in southeastern Passaic County with a 2020 census population of 19,637 (Wikipedia). Established in 1898 from parts of Manchester Township and named for novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, it is a classic railroad suburb with a walkable downtown (Wikipedia).
Home prices in Hawthorne
The median listing price in Hawthorne is $575,000.
Top places in Hawthorne
- Hawthorne NJ Transit Main Line station
- Downtown Diamond Bridge Avenue corridor
- Goffle Brook Park (Passaic County park)
- Louis Bay II Library and Community Center
- Hawthorne High School campus
- Route 208 corridor and local shopping
- Rea Park and neighborhood green spaces
- The historic New York, Susquehanna & Western rail corridor
Hawthorne FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hawthorne, NJ?
The median listing price in Hawthorne is $575,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hawthorne, NJ?
Commute details vary by neighborhood.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.