Hackensack, New Jersey

Small New Jersey city with local appeal

Northeast New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.1

C-

out of 100

Overview

Hackensack is a New Jersey city with a population of approximately 45,736, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $473,422. Median household income is $79,133.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 45,736 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $473,422 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $79,133 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.1 minutes
  • Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

45,736

Source: Census ACS

$473,422

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$79,133

Source: Census ACS

29.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

73

Source: Walk Score

126 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Bergen County (county-level results)

51%
47%
Democrat 232,660
Republican 217,096
Leans D+3.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 46/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 45.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 73/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.1

Location

Hackensack, NJ (40.8882, -74.0503)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.