Name: Hawthorne
Address: Hawthorne

About the neighborhood

Hawthorne offers a peaceful and charming neighborhood with a wide variety of housing options, including single detached homes and duplexes primarily built before the 1960s. The borough features a calm atmosphere with low noise levels, providing a serene environment for residents. Access to multiple parks such as Goffle Brook Park and Prospect Park allows outdoor relaxation nearby. Convenient transportation options include nearby train lines like the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line, supported by local bus services and easy car access with plentiful parking. Various businesses, restaurants, and coffee shops are scattered within the area, adding to its attractive community feel.

Characteristics

Transportation

House buyers who want to live in a compact community will be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly character of Hawthorne; running common errands is easy without needing to resort to a vehicle, and many businesses are reasonably close by. On the other hand, the bike is a somewhat poor means of transportation in this borough since bicycling is rendered strenuous by the typically hilly terrain, and the cycling network is not very well-developed. Hawthorne is very car friendly. It is a short car ride to the nearest highway from anywhere in this borough, and parking is quite easy. In contrast, the public transit system in this area is not very accessible. Nonetheless, house owners benefit from the Hawthorne, Glen Rock Main Line and Glen Rock Boro Hall with access to the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line. There are about 10 bus lines passing through the borough, and the closest bus stop is usually around the corner.

Services

It is often possible for house buyers in Hawthorne to shop for groceries without needing a car. Furthermore, there is usually a restaurant or cafe in close proximity, for example on Diamond Bridge Avenue. It is also a reasonably short distance to a decent choice of clothing stores. With regards to education, locals will find that wherever their home is located in Hawthorne, both primary and secondary schools are close by. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

The character of Hawthorne is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. There are over 50 green spaces nearby for residents to visit, like Columbia Terrace Park and Faber Field Complex, and they are very well-distributed, resulting in them being easy to get to from most locations within this borough. This area is also quiet, as the streets tend to be quite tranquil - although there are still several noisier areas, especially near one of the railway lines.

Car friendly8.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance