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Moving to Hawthorne, FL: The 2026 Relocation Guide

By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 20, 2026

Hawthorne is in Putnam County, Florida (ZIP codes 32640). · Homes for sale in Hawthorne · Putnam County

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Thinking about moving to Hawthorne, Florida? This guide pulls together everything you need to plan the move — the housing market, what it really costs to live here, the best neighborhoods, new construction, and Florida’s tax advantages — using Momentum’s MLS data (as of 2026-10-20).

Hawthorne at a glance

$325,000
Median home price
72 days
Median days on market
$2,194
Est. monthly cost to own
9
Communities

Why people move to Hawthorne

Florida’s draw is simple: no state income tax, year-round sunshine, and no income tax on retirement income. In Hawthorne specifically, the median home runs about $325,000, and homes sell in a median of 72 days. Once you buy and homestead, Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast your property taxes can rise. The trade-off to plan for is home insurance, which runs above the national average — we break that down in the cost-of-living guide below.

Best neighborhoods in Hawthorne

A few of Hawthorne’s strongest communities by the data: Lakeshore Gardens, Lake Breeze Estates, Lake Lochloosa Shores. See the full, ranked list →

Common questions

Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida has no state income tax, including on retirement income, which is one of the biggest reasons people relocate here.
How much does it cost to live in Hawthorne?
A typical Hawthorne home is about $325,000, with an estimated monthly cost to own around $2,194. See the cost-of-living guide for the full breakdown including taxes and insurance.
What are the best neighborhoods in Hawthorne?
It depends on your budget, schools, and commute. We rank Hawthorne's neighborhoods by the data (demand, value, appreciation) on the best-neighborhoods page, and a local agent can match you.
Is Hawthorne a good place to move?
For many people, yes — no state income tax, a protected property-tax cap once you homestead, and a range of neighborhoods and new construction. The variable to plan for is insurance.
Using these figures? Link to this page as the source so readers can see the live numbers; they refresh from Momentum Realty’s MLS and county data (as of 2026-10-20). Suggested attribution:
<a href="https://movewithmomentum.com/moving-to-hawthorne">Moving to Hawthorne, FL (2026): Relocation Guide — Momentum Realty</a>
Press and data requests: jon@movewithmomentum.com · Florida Housing Intelligence

Figures are estimates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data and Alachua County tax/insurance data, as of 2026-10-20, and change over time. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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