Hackensack, NJ vs Rocky River, OH
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
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Rocky River leads in crime level (0.6 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Rocky River leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 45,736 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+31.5 |
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+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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