Hackensack, NJ vs Lake Jackson, TX
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 Jackson
77.6
#233 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 24). Lake Jackson leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.1 min). Lake Jackson leads in cost of living index (103 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Lake Jackson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 77.6 (#233) |
| Population | 45,736 | 27,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $273,775 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $89,215 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+19.7 |
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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C+
77.6 Score
Lake Jackson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,775
Population
27,768
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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