Hackensack, NJ vs Middletown, DE
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
Middletown
70.8
#1059 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 29). Middletown leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.8). Middletown leads in median household income ($104,662 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Middletown, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 70.8 (#1059) |
| Population | 45,736 | 25,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $537,638 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $104,662 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.6 |
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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70.8 Score
Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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