Hackensack, NJ vs Murrysville, PA
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
Murrysville
81.3
#47 nationally
Murrysville leads in crime level (0.7 vs 6.8). Murrysville leads in median household income ($117,067 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Murrysville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 81.3 (#47) |
| Population | 45,736 | 20,745 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $359,930 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $117,067 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+28.4 |
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
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B-
81.3 Score
Murrysville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,930
Population
20,745
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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