Hackensack, NJ vs Kennesaw, GA
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
Kennesaw
68.1
#1346 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 26). Kennesaw leads in cost of living index (107 vs 126). Kennesaw leads in median household income ($81,467 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Kennesaw, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 68.1 (#1346) |
| Population | 45,736 | 34,683 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $406,739 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $81,467 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| 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+14.9 |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Kennesaw, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$406,739
Population
34,683
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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