Hackensack, NJ vs North Tonawanda, NY
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
North Tonawanda
76.6
#336 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 39). North Tonawanda leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.8). North Tonawanda leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | North Tonawanda, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 76.6 (#336) |
| Population | 45,736 | 30,031 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $289,699 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $66,836 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+14.9 |
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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
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76.6 Score
North Tonawanda, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,699
Population
30,031
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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