Hackensack, NJ vs Lake Elsinore, 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
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 25). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 42.6 min). Lake Elsinore leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 45,736 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+1.3 |
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-
62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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