Hackensack, NJ vs Manchester, NH
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
Manchester
69.9
#1157 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 51). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 9.2). Manchester leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Manchester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 69.9 (#1157) |
| Population | 45,736 | 115,474 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $444,613 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $74,040 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.9 |
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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+
69.9 Score
Manchester, NH
Mid-size New Hampshire city with community character
Median Home
$444,613
Population
115,474
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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