Hackensack, NJ vs Orland Park, 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
Orland Park
73.7
#690 nationally
Orland Park leads in crime level (0.8 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Orland Park leads in median household income ($97,365 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Orland Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 73.7 (#690) |
| Population | 45,736 | 57,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $414,279 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $97,365 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| 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 | 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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73.7 Score
Orland Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$414,279
Population
57,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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