Moving to Hawthorne, FL: The 2026 Relocation Guide

Q: What are the best neighborhoods in Hawthorne?

We rank Hawthorne's neighborhoods by demand, value, and appreciation on the best-neighborhoods page; a local agent can match you to the right fit.

Q: Is Hawthorne a good place to move?

For many, yes: no state income tax, a protected property-tax cap once homesteaded, and varied neighborhoods. Plan for insurance costs.

By Jon Brooks, Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated October 1, 2026

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 2026-10-01).

Hawthorne right now — October 2026

$223,000

Median sale price (12 mo), -7.6% YoY

Homes for sale today

43 days

Median days on market

4.0 mo

Months of supply

$1,181

P&I on the median, 20% down at 6.95%

Live pages for your move: 39 homes for sale in Hawthorne · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · What your budget buys in Putnam County · Property tax · Putnam County homes for sale.

MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated October 1, 2026.

Hawthorne at a glance

$325,000

Median home price

50 days

Median days on market

$2,194

Est. monthly cost to own

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 50 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: Ashley Oaks, 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.

Figures are estimates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data and Alachua County tax/insurance data, as of 2026-10-01, and change over time. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.