Hackensack, NJ vs Valley Stream, NY
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
Valley Stream
64.4
#1697 nationally
Valley Stream leads in median household income ($122,048 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 42.3 min). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Valley Stream, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 64.4 (#1697) |
| Population | 45,736 | 40,007 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $776,097 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $122,048 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 42.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+4.2 |
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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D
64.4 Score
Valley Stream, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$776,097
Population
40,007
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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