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Hackensack, NJ Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

James S.

Worst things about Hackensack nobody talks about

Alright, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $370,300, which seems about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are whe...

30 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Gerald Y.

Best restaurants in Hackensack?

With a population of 45,768, Hackensack is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

1 replies 17 upvotes qa
Anna H.

Career opportunities in Hackensack, NJ

Born and raised here. With a population of 45,768, Hackensack is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families en...

1 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Sebastian W.

Best hidden gems in Hackensack

Hey folks, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $370,300 on average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but...

2 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Riley Diaz

Job hunting in Hackensack -tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Hackensack? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

1 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Colton Kelly

Living in Hackensack -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 45,768, Hackensack is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 45,768 people. Household incomes average around $82,212 in Hackensack. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Public ...

28 replies 6 upvotes living
Zoey Ruiz

Is Hackensack a good place to live?

Random thought, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $370,300, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. It's chan...

5 replies 30 upvotes living
James S.

Anyone regret moving to Hackensack?

First post here. My partner and I are Homes are going for about $370,300 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development.

2 replies 9 upvotes moving
Elizabeth R.

Thinking about relocating to Hackensack from Albuquerque

So, I'm single, late 40s, and The median home value here is around $370,300, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough du...

19 replies 20 upvotes moving
wild_peyton71

Career opportunities in Hackensack, NJ

Hello, Been living here since 2012. With a population of 45,768, Hackensack is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $370,300 on average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -H...

1 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Sebastian W.

Internet providers in Hackensack?

First post here. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The...

3 replies 28 upvotes qa
Jack P.

Is Hackensack walkable?

The median home value here is around $370,300, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation?

3 replies 4 upvotes qa
Colton Kelly

Rent in Hackensack getting crazy

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $82,212 in Hackensack. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

0 replies 9 upvotes housing
Charles N.

Housing market in Hackensack right now

Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $370,300, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

0 replies 5 upvotes housing
Anna H.

Hackensack in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot ...

6 replies 20 upvotes qa
Charles N.

Day-to-day life in Hackensack, NJ

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K.

13 replies 22 upvotes living
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