Hackensack, NJ vs Oak Lawn, IL
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
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 58). Oak Lawn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 45,736 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+42.0 |
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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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76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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