Hackensack, NJ vs Medina, OH
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
Medina
73.3
#757 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 30). Medina leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.8). Medina leads in cost of living index (96 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Medina, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 73.3 (#757) |
| Population | 45,736 | 25,889 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $386,383 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $74,820 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+24.8 |
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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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73.3 Score
Medina, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,383
Population
25,889
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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