Chanhassen, MN vs Hackensack, NJ
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.
Chanhassen
72.4
#890 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 16). Chanhassen leads in crime level (3.0 vs 6.8). Chanhassen leads in median household income ($131,633 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chanhassen, MN | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#890) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 25,937 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,149 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $131,633 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+3.4 |
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72.4 Score
Chanhassen, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,149
Population
25,937
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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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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