Hackensack, NJ vs Sugar Hill, GA
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
Sugar Hill
67.1
#1466 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 8). Sugar Hill leads in crime level (5.1 vs 6.8). Sugar Hill leads in median household income ($94,520 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Sugar Hill, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.1 (#1466) |
| Population | 45,736 | 25,889 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $457,390 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $94,520 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 8 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+16.5 |
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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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D+
67.1 Score
Sugar Hill, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$457,390
Population
25,889
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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