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 in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Naomi Morgan
Used to live on the East side, now on the Sunset side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Adam M.
wish I knew this sooner
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Leonardo W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to San Francisco it's decent.
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Weston Morgan
preach
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Peyton Castillo
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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