Hackensack, NJ vs Schererville, IN
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
Schererville
72.3
#912 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 23). Schererville leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.8). Schererville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Schererville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 72.3 (#912) |
| Population | 45,736 | 29,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $362,501 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $79,662 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+5.6 |
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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72.3 Score
Schererville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$362,501
Population
29,657
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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