Lennox, Hawthorne, NJ
Lennox — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lennox, Hawthorne, New Jersey. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) licensing database.
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Lennox Neighborhood Overview
Lennox, Hawthorne, California
Lennox is a neighborhood within the city of Hawthorne in Los Angeles County, primarily served by the 90304 ZIP code. The area presents a classic profile of a "Main" market tier community, characterized by a high rate of renters and a significant affordability gap between home values and local incomes. The median household income here is $57,647, which contrasts sharply with the median home value of $682,400, indicating a challenging entry point for potential homeowners.
The housing market in Lennox is predominantly driven by renters, with a renter-occupied rate of 70.6% and a corresponding homeownership rate of just 29.4%. The median gross rent is $1,388 per month, offering a more accessible alternative in a high-cost region. Home sales activity, with 211 total mortgage originations in the latest HMDA data, is heavily reliant on conventional loans, which accounted for 182 of those originations, compared to 23 FHA and 6 VA loans. The average home size is approximately 1,000 square feet.
This data sketches a neighborhood where the majority of residents are priced out of homeownership, creating a stable rental community. The reliance on conventional financing suggests a market segment that, while limited, is active among those who can qualify. The character of Lennox is defined by this dynamic—a working-class enclave within the expansive and expensive Los Angeles metropolitan area.
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Lennox Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $682K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $58K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 29.4% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 70.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Main | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90304 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 211 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 6 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 2.8% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.2M | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 182 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 23 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lennox, Hawthorne
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lennox
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18