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Hackensack, NJ

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Area Highlights

Hackensack, NJ residents have a median age of 39.8 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and healthcare practitioners industries.

46,077 Population

The population has increased by 0.1% since the year 2010.

19,771 Households

$75,521 /yr
Median Household Income

$370,000
Median Home Sale Price

30m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

39.8 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

30.1%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 27%
High School Graduate 23%
Some College 16%
Graduate Degree 14%
Some High School 14%
Associates Degree 6%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 27% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
22.8% of households have children

Area Schools

5-8
0.3 MILES
C-
Hackensack Middle School
9-12
0.3 MILES
D
Hackensack High School
PK-4
0.6 MILES
B
Parker Elementary School
PK-4
0.8 MILES
C+
Fairmount Elementary School
PK-4
0.8 MILES
B-
Fanny Meyer Hillers Elementary School
9-12
1.1 MILES
A+
Bergen County Academies
5-8
1.7 MILES
Ycs George Washington School
PK-4
1.8 MILES
C-
Jackson Avenue Elementary School

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Economics

$75,521 /yr
Median Household Income
$370,000
Median Sales Price
30 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 19.54% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 67%
  • Public Transit 17%
  • Walk or Bike 8%
  • Work from Home 7%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 12,679 61%
Owned 7,092 34%
Vacant 1,121 5%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 75%
Blue Collar 25%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 39.8 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

Hispanic 43%
White 28%
Other 24%
Black 22%
Asian 11%
Native American 1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is Hispanic at 43%, followed by White at 28%, Other at 24%, and Black at 22%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

86° July
Hottest Average Month
23° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
23°
39°
Feb
24°
41°
Mar
31°
50°
Apr
41°
61°
May
50°
72°
Jun
60°
81°
Jul
65°
86°
Aug
64°
84°
Sep
56°
76°
Oct
46°
66°
Nov
37°
54°
Dec
27°
43°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$229,999
For sale
1 beds • 2 baths

280 Prospect Avenue 5F
Hackensack, NJ 07601

$279,900
For sale
2 beds • 1 baths

296 Esplanade 27
Hackensack, NJ 07601

$289,000
For sale
1 beds • 1 baths

316 Prospect Avenue 4E
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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