Why Live in Hawthorne
Hawthorne, a suburban neighborhood in Bloomington, features larger homes compared to other areas in the city, averaging over 3,600 square feet with lot sizes just under half an acre. Housing options include townhouses, ranch-style homes and traditional two-story homes, with a median home price of around $481,500. The neighborhood is predominantly occupied by older adults, with many homes being updated or sold at lower prices. Children are zoned for Benjamin Elementary School and Normal Community High School. Local parks in the area include Walt Bittner Park and Eagle View Park, which offer basketball courts and baseball fields. Trailheads on Longwood Lane and North 1900 East Road connect to the 37-mile Constitution Trail. Nearby dining options include Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano and Ancho & Agave on East Empire Street, with Crafted next door for coffee brews. Shopping is convenient with stores like Kroger, Meijer, Target and TJ Maxx on East College Avenue. Public transportation is accessible using the Connect Transit bus system, with the nearest stop about a mile west on Gill Street. Interstate 55, around 9 miles north, connects residents to downtown Chicago, 134 miles away. With downtown Bloomington closeby, residents can celebrate annual events such as Bruegala, the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt and the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees Holiday Parade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hawthorne a good place to live?
Hawthorne is a good place to live. Hawthorne is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Hawthorne is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Hawthorne has 11 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.8 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $234,526 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 78.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Hawthorne are home owners, with 5.2% of residents renting and 94.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hawthorne can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hawthorne neighborhood guide.
Is Hawthorne, IL a safe neighborhood?
Hawthorne, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hawthorne?
The median home price in Hawthorne is $735,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $147,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.18%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $154K a year to afford the median home price in Hawthorne. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Hawthorne is $235K.
What are the best public schools in Hawthorne?
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Home Trends in Hawthorne, IL
On average, homes in Hawthorne, Bloomington sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hawthorne, Bloomington over the last 12 months is $656,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$656,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$760,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$131
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$735,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%