Hackensack, NJ vs Hallandale Beach, FL
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
Hallandale Beach
58.9
#671 nationally
Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $45,417). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 54). Hallandale Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Hallandale Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 58.9 (#671) |
| Population | 45,736 | 41,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $45,417 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+17.0 |
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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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Score
Hallandale Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Population
41,547
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$45,417
Southeast
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