Hackensack, NJ vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 32). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 45,736 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.0 |
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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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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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