At a Glance
Median Income
$32,109
$28,793 per capita
Home Value
$159,400
Zillow: $370,667
Median Rent
$756/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
281/100K
7,055/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hackensack a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
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 0.7% (81% 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 $370,667. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hackensack reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,055/100K.
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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population302
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$32,109
Per Capita$28,793
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$1,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
B+
Home Value$159,400
Rent$756
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$370,667
Housing Units203
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property7,055/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (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.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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