Hackensack, NJ vs Westmont, IL
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
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 52). Westmont leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 45,736 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+13.3 |
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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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74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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