Hackensack, NJ vs Port St. Lucie, 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
Port St. Lucie
66.8
#1503 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 13). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 7.9). Port St. Lucie leads in cost of living index (113 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Port St. Lucie, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 66.8 (#1503) |
| Population | 45,736 | 245,021 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $386,756 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $75,040 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+9.1 |
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
66.8 Score
Port St. Lucie, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$386,756
Population
245,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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