Hackensack, NJ vs New Bedford, 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
New Bedford
68.9
#1273 nationally
Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $54,604). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 9.7). New Bedford leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | New Bedford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 68.9 (#1273) |
| Population | 45,736 | 100,695 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $446,955 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $54,604 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+1.3 |
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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+
68.9 Score
New Bedford, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$446,955
Population
100,695
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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