Hackensack, NJ vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 24). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 29.1 min). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 45,736 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+8.5 |
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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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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