Hackensack, NJ vs West St. Paul, MN
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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 45). West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.8). West St. Paul leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 45,736 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+12.9 |
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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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74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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