Hackensack, NJ vs Lake Worth Beach, FL
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 Worth Beach
61.6
#1895 nationally
Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $57,489). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 56). Lake Worth Beach leads in average commute (28 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Lake Worth Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 61.6 (#1895) |
| Population | 45,736 | 43,346 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $442,487 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $57,489 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Lake Worth Beach is missing data for 1 metric that Hackensack has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
61.6 Score
Lake Worth Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$442,487
Population
43,346
Walk Score
56
Median Income
$57,489
Southeast
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