Hackensack, NJ vs Killeen, TX
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
Killeen
74.9
#531 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 30). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 14.5). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $57,086).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Killeen, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 74.9 (#531) |
| Population | 45,736 | 159,643 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $220,448 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $57,086 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 14.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+16.2 |
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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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74.9 Score
Killeen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$220,448
Population
159,643
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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