At a Glance
Median Income
$82,212
$49,224 per capita
Home Value
$370,300
Zillow: $457,729
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
231/100K
1,335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $82,212 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,224. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hackensack is $370,300 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,729. Median rent is $1,794/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Hackensack reports 231 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,335/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Hackensack hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hackensack has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population45,768
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density10,923/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,212
Per Capita$49,224
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$370,300
Rent$1,794
Ownership38.4%
Zillow$457,729
Housing Units20,883
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent231/100K
Property1,335/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault182/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Hackensack was founded in 1665.
The median home in Hackensack was built in 1967.
13.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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