At a Glance
Median Income
$118,670
$49,744 per capita
Home Value
$508,500
Zillow: $699,558
Median Rent
$1,605/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hasbrouck Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hasbrouck Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hasbrouck Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hasbrouck Heights residents earn a median household income of $118,670 , which is 58% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,744. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Hasbrouck Heights is $508,500 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $699,558. Median rent is $1,605/month, with 36.4% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Hasbrouck Heights reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 523/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.2% of adults in Hasbrouck Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hasbrouck Heights 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
Population12,067
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density7,939/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,670
Per Capita$49,744
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$508,500
Rent$1,605
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$699,558
Housing Units4,540
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent25/100K
Property523/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault25/100K
Burglary25/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Hasbrouck Heights was founded in 1894.
The median home in Hasbrouck Heights was built in 1953.
12.6% 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.
9.9% 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.