Dana Point, CA 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 207). Dana Point leads in median household income ($119,632 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 53).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 32,567 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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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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