Hackensack, NJ vs Mount Pleasant, MI
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
Mount Pleasant
76.2
#373 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (14.4 min vs 29.1 min). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $41,512). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Mount Pleasant, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 76.2 (#373) |
| Population | 45,736 | 20,859 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $231,253 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $41,512 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 14.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+7.5 |
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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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76.2 Score
Mount Pleasant, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$231,253
Population
20,859
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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