Agawam Town, MA vs Hackensack, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 23). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 10.7). Agawam Town leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Agawam Town, MA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,406 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $80,809 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+3.4 |
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Score
Agawam Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,406
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Median Income
$80,809
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C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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