Hackensack, NJ vs Hanover Park, IL
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
Hanover Park
76.9
#296 nationally
Hanover Park leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 46). Hanover Park leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Hanover Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 76.9 (#296) |
| Population | 45,736 | 36,165 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $338,429 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $88,460 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+42.0 |
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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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76.9 Score
Hanover Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,429
Population
36,165
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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