Braintree 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 38). Braintree Town leads in median household income ($120,593 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Braintree Town, MA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,490 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $120,593 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+3.4 |
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Score
Braintree Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
38,490
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Median Income
$120,593
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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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