Hackensack, NJ vs Miami 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
Miami Beach
72.3
#907 nationally
Miami Beach leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $65,116). Miami Beach leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Miami Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 72.3 (#907) |
| Population | 45,736 | 79,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $528,434 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $65,116 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+11.4 |
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-
72.3 Score
Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
Southeast
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