Hackensack

Hackensack, New Jersey Overview

With a composite score of 56.8/100 and a B+ grade, Hackensack ranks #4 of 20 cities in New Jersey. Its strongest showing is in Education (88/100), while Outdoor Access (7/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Hackensack

Hackensack’s median income of $82,212 is 15% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%.

Safety in Hackensack

Hackensack’s violent crime rate of 245.3 per 100,000 runs above the New Jersey average of 195. The property crime rate is 2358.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Hackensack

The median home value is $370,300. Median monthly rent is $1,794.

Health & Wellness in Hackensack

The adult obesity rate in Hackensack is 30.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.1%. Residents report an average of 15.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. New Jersey ranks #10 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hackensack

Hackensack has a high school graduation rate of 91%. The student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $29,108 per student, well above the national median. The city has 6 public schools serving 5,154 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Hackensack

The annual average temperature in Hackensack is 53.6°F. Summers average 70.5°F. Winters average 38.4°F. Precipitation is abundant at 60.7 inches per year. 15% of commuters use public transit.

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