Hackensack, NJ vs Hickory, NC
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
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.2). Hickory leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Hickory, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 70.8 (#1056) |
| Population | 45,736 | 44,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $298,293 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $58,251 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+38.0 |
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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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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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