Hackensack, NJ vs Malden, MA
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
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 36.5 min). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.0). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 45,736 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+39.5 |
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
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D
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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