Hackensack, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
302 Population 296/sq mi density
$32,109 Median Income $28,793 per capita
$159,400 Home Value $390,434 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,109 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $756/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hackensack, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,109
57% below
$28,793 per capita
Home Value
$159,400
43% below
Zillow: $390,434
Median Rent
$756/mo
35% below
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Hackensack Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hackensack's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
43%
Home Value
57%
Rent
65%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hackensack a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hackensack residents earn a median household income of $32,109 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,793. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 965 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hackensack is $159,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,434. Median rent is $756/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

20.8% of adults in Hackensack hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hackensack has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population302
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$32,109
Per Capita$28,793
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$844

Housing

B+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$756
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$390,434
Housing Units203
Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,373 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Hackensack was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.