Hackensack, NJ vs Irvine, CA
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
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 45,736 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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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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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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