Hackensack, NJ vs Walla Walla, WA
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
Walla Walla
71.6
#969 nationally
Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 29.1 min). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 47). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $58,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Walla Walla, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 71.6 (#969) |
| Population | 45,736 | 33,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $420,895 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $58,179 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 12.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.8 |
| 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 | R+8.1 |
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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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71.6 Score
Walla Walla, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,895
Population
33,339
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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