Hackensack, NJ vs Patterson, CA

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

vs

Patterson

63.1

#1799 nationally

Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 42). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 43.9 min). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 7.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hackensack, NJ Patterson, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1135) 63.1 (#1799)
Population 45,736 25,063
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $473,422 $508,049
Median Household Income $79,133 $86,031
Average Commute 29.1 min 43.9 min
Walk Score 73 42
Crime Level 6.8 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 132
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 R+11.0