Hackensack, NJ vs San Fernando, CA
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 Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 9.9). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 150). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $70,950).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 45,736 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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