wild_peyton71 jobs Jul 8, 2025

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 -Hackensack sits at 231.4 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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