Hackensack, NJ vs Panama City, FL
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
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 17.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $57,221). Panama City leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 45,736 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Hackensack has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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