Hackensack, NJ vs Lebanon, OR
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
Lebanon
67.9
#1369 nationally
Lebanon leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $53,246). Lebanon leads in cost of living index (105 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Lebanon, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.9 (#1369) |
| Population | 45,736 | 19,726 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $397,559 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $53,246 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+24.4 |
Data coverage note: Lebanon 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+
67.9 Score
Lebanon, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$397,559
Population
19,726
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,246
Pacific
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