DeSoto, TX 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.
DeSoto
70.9
#1045 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 23). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.9). DeSoto leads in cost of living index (102 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | DeSoto, TX | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1045) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 55,740 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,582 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $81,736 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+3.4 |
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70.9 Score
DeSoto, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$324,582
Population
55,740
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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