Fall River, MA 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 20.4). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 93,840 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+3.4 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
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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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