Elmwood Park, IL 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.
Elmwood Park
73.6
#698 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Elmwood Park leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 33.4 min). Elmwood Park leads in cost of living index (111 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmwood Park, IL | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#698) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 23,369 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,118 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $75,784 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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73.6 Score
Elmwood Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,118
Population
23,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
69
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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