Living in Hackensack
Hackensack is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 44,834 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 2%, #125 of 7,271), single professionals (top 3%, #123 of 4,537), city lovers (top 3%, #113 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hackensack
- The North Atlantic Ocean is 8 km away.
- It is part of Greater New York, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:31.
How Hackensack ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #3,981 of 11,898 | #286 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 30 | #6,891 of 9,771 | #235 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,104 of 8,006 | #252 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,507 of 6,237 | #166 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,645 of 9,474 | #274 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,125 of 9,474 | #225 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,686 of 10,762 | #283 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #123 of 4,537 | #9 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #140 of 4,444 | #12 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #89 of 3,053 | #11 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #4,065 of 7,271 | #245 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 76 | #568 of 6,227 | #30 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 78 | #231 of 3,933 | #22 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 73 | #612 of 2,119 | #34 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,815 of 8,006 | #207 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,297 of 12,111 | #291 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 77 | #113 of 4,114 | #10 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #125 of 7,271 | #6 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #597 of 9,474 | #67 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #17,386 of 18,063 | #540 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 25 | #7,345 of 16,523 | #328 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,583 of 18,063 | #542 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 74 | #1,062 of 16,523 | #144 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #119 of 21,167 | #3 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,962 of 12,111 | #206 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #2,000 of 6,413 | #147 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #350 of 12,111 | #30 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #195 of 4,750 | #13 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bogota 2 km
- Maywood (New Jersey) 2 km
- Teaneck 3 km
- Lodi (New Jersey) 3 km
- Rochelle Park 4 km
- Little Ferry 4 km
- Ridgefield Park 4 km
- Saddle Brook 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.