Hackensack, NJ vs South Elgin, IL
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
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 32). South Elgin leads in median household income ($118,293 vs $79,133). South Elgin leads in crime level (5.2 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 45,736 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.4 |
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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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75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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