Hackensack, NJ vs Morristown, NJ
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
Morristown
67.6
#1403 nationally
Morristown leads in median household income ($113,926 vs $79,133). Morristown leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 29.1 min). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Morristown, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.6 (#1403) |
| Population | 45,736 | 20,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $920,121 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $113,926 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+2.7 |
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+
67.6 Score
Morristown, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$920,121
Population
20,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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