Delray Beach, FL 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 35). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.6). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 67,536 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+3.4 |
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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