Hackensack, NJ vs Leland, 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
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.8). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 29.1 min). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 45,736 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland 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
Northeast
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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