Hackensack, NJ vs Herndon, VA
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
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in median household income ($133,403 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 51). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 45,736 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+35.0 |
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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
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D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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