Hawthorne, New Jersey

About Hawthorne

Hawthorne, NJ is a close-knit town located in northeastern New Jersey with an estimated population of 20,006.

Officially, Hawthorne is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 3.32 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,026 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest New Jersey headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Hawthorne Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Hawthorne — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 20,006.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Hawthorne

• El Gallo — mexican
• Due Fratelli Ristorante — italian
• King Wok — chinese
• Puzo's Family Restaurant — italian
• Tastee Pizza — pizza
• Villa Rosa Restaurant — italian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Billy's Midway Arcade · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hawthorne

• Goffle Brook Park reviews ★
• Rhodes Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hawthorne

• Hawthorne High School
• Lincoln Middle School
• Roosevelt Elementary School
• Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
• Washington Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Hawthorne

🏘️ Nearby Communities