Hackensack, NJ vs Oak Ridge, TN
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 Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 18). Oak Ridge leads in cost of living index (94 vs 126). Oak Ridge leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Oak Ridge, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 70.4 (#1105) |
| Population | 45,736 | 33,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $329,586 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $67,152 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+35.7 |
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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70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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