Dublin, OH 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.
Dublin
74.2
#616 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 17). Dublin leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.8). Dublin leads in median household income ($158,363 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, OH | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#616) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 48,923 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $569,121 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $158,363 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | D+3.4 |
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74.2 Score
Dublin, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,121
Population
48,923
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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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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