Alachua County, Florida
Hawthorne Real Estate and Local Guide
A small, historically agricultural railroad city on the eastern edge of Alachua County, about 17 miles east of Gainesville, that has kept a rural character. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Hawthorne best.
About the area
Living in Hawthorne, FL
Eastern terminus of the 16-mile Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail.
The housing market
Homes in Hawthorne
- About 68% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 83% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $136,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Hawthorne home
Hawthorne Historical Museum and Cultural Center
Local history museum in a restored 1907 building that was originally an African-American church
Historic Hawthorne Railroad Station
1912 railroad depot still standing and now in commercial use
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
16-mile paved rail-trail linking Hawthorne to Gainesville through wetlands, hammocks and pine flatwoods
Little Orange Creek Nature Park
65-acre nature park with trails opened in 2017, adjoining a larger conservation area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.