Hackensack, NJ vs North Miami Beach, FL
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
North Miami Beach
63.2
#1791 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 16.0). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $56,122). North Miami Beach leads in cost of living index (108 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | North Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 63.2 (#1791) |
| Population | 45,736 | 42,789 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $456,567 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $56,122 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+11.4 |
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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D
63.2 Score
North Miami Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,567
Population
42,789
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Southeast
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