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Hackensack
  • Suburb in New Jersey

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Hackensack is a suburb of New York City with a population of 45,723. Hackensack is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Hackensack offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Hackensack there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Hackensack and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Hackensack are above average.

About

About Hackensack...
Population
45,723

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$302,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,576
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    64%
  • Own
    36%
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Hackensack Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    65.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    26.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    76.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,127.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    142.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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