Real Estate Investing in Hawthorne, New Jersey

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 19,472 • Passaic County

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Should you buy in Hawthorne, NJ? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $650,262
Avg Monthly Rent $2,670
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Investing in Hawthorne Real Estate

Hawthorne in New Jersey is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

The investment case for Hawthorne is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Market conditions in Hawthorne are modest. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Hawthorne a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$650,262
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,670
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Hawthorne, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorne, NJ

What is the median home value in Hawthorne, NJ?

Hawthorne, NJ median home values land near $650K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $2,670/mo-per-month rentals.

What kind of market is Hawthorne, NJ for investors?

Hawthorne, NJ rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $650K and rents near $2,670/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Are tenants stable in Hawthorne, NJ?

The tenant pool in Hawthorne, NJ is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $2,670/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What does house hacking look like in Hawthorne, NJ?

House hacking works a challenging in Hawthorne, NJ. Rents of $2,670/mo against $650K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Hawthorne, NJ?

Occupancy in Hawthorne, NJ runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $2,670/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

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