Hackensack, NJ vs Harrison, 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.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 38.2 min). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $72,773). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 45,736 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Hackensack has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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
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58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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