Hackensack, NJ vs Woburn, MA
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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 46). Woburn leads in median household income ($104,780 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 45,736 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+39.5 |
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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
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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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