Hackensack, NJ vs Wilmington, NC
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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 32). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $54,891). Wilmington leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 45,736 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+0.6 |
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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D+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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