Hackensack, NJ vs St. Charles, 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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 37). St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 45,736 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 118 |
| 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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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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