Hackensack, NJ vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 126). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 45,736 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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