Hawthorne ( ) is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, incorporated in 1881. Indigenous peoples of the Americas had been living in the area since around 100 CE; Hawthorne grew around their trading trails. Throughout its history, Hawthorne has been known for its agriculture, railroad, and rural lifestyle. Hawthorne's population was 1,478 at the 2020 census, up from 1,417 at the 2010 census, with an area of 7.38 sq mi (19.1 km2). It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32640

Area code352

Living in Hawthorne

Housing in Hawthorne

$233K▲ 1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Hawthorne home is worth about $233,000, up 1% in a year, 38% below the Florida typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Hawthorne

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Most working residents leave Hawthorne for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (47%), Jacksonville (6%) and Alachua (1%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Gainesville

47%

Jacksonville

Alachua

Ocala

3%Work in townlive and work in Hawthorne 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 369Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hawthorne →

Health in Hawthorne

Health Grade D

Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Florida

1better than FL·15worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 9▼ 2 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8%Fewer adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · better 18.8%More smokersFL 12.4% · worse

Care nearby

Uf Health Shands HospitalGainesville · 15.2 mi · ER

Aza HealthHawthorne · 0.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Hawthorne · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hawthorne →

Natural hazards in Hawthorne

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Hawthorne flood?no paid flood claims on record 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hawthorne

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Hawthorne →

Climate in Hawthorne

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Hawthorne has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 44°, and snow is almost unheard of.

70° / 46°Winter

82° / 57°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

82° / 61°Fall

How much snow does Hawthorne get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 2, with the last in spring around Mar 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Hawthorne →

Schools in Hawthorne

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School Grade B

The public schools Hawthorne’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 55% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictALACHUASchools2

Chester Shell Elementary School DElementary · Grades K–5 · 282 students Hawthorne Middle/High School C-High · Grades 6–12 · 472 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.