Hackensack, NJ vs Paterson, NJ
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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 26.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 45,736 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+2.9 |
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
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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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