Hackensack, NJ vs Punta Gorda, 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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 14). Punta Gorda leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.8). Punta Gorda leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 45,736 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+34.0 |
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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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74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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