Hackensack, NJ vs Missouri City, 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
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 25). Missouri City leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.8). Missouri City leads in median household income ($97,211 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Missouri City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 75.6 (#439) |
| Population | 45,736 | 76,773 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $336,838 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $97,211 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| 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 | D+1.6 |
C-
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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C
75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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