Hackensack, NJ vs Parma Heights, OH
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
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Parma Heights leads in crime level (0.8 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 41). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 45,736 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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