Hackensack, NJ vs South Plainfield, 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
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 43). South Plainfield leads in median household income ($123,417 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 45,736 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+8.0 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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