City safety & data profile

HackensackNJ

Hackensack, NJ is a 45K-resident city in Bergen County with a median household income of $84,277.

Bergen County, New Jersey. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Hackensack, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Hackensack has a population larger than 77% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $393,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

45K
Population
Top 23%
By size
$84,277
Median income
$393,700
Median home
12.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Hackensack

Hackensack posts a median household income higher than 54% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Hackensack area.

Top 46%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Hackensack

Where Hackensack income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$84,277 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NJ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Hackensack, NJ beyond the headline numbers

Hackensack sits inside Bergen County, New Jersey, at roughly 40.89°N, -74.04°W. Population 44,834, $84,277 median household income. Median home value $393,700, median rent $1,911. Poverty rate 12.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Hackensack's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.4%, then high blood pressure at 33.7%. 1 hospital in/around Hackensack, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Hackensack from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
44,834
Hackensack
Median Income
$84,277
+24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$393,700
+73% vs avg
Median Age
41.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Bergen County) - Hackensack's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
962K+5%
Median Income
$124,884+49%
Median Home Value
$623,000+38%
Poverty Rate
6.8%-6%
Unemployment
5.8%-24%

Economics

Economics indicators for Hackensack, NJ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,911/mo
Poverty Rate
12.1% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 7.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.1%
Work From Home 14.4%
Public Transit 11.7%

Population

White 30.6%
African American 19.1%
Asian 13.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.4%
High Blood Pressure
33.7%
Obesity
30.4%
Physical Inactivity
26.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.8%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Diabetes
11.1%
Current Smoking
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.4%
Annual Checkup 77.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
8.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
HACKENSACK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Hackensack, NJ? ▼
Hackensack, NJ has a population of 44,834 people, located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the median household income in Hackensack? ▼
The median household income in Hackensack, NJ is $84,277 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
What is the median home value in Hackensack? ▼
The median home value in Hackensack, NJ is $393,700. Median rent is $1,911/month.
What are the top health concerns in Hackensack? ▼
The top health indicators in Hackensack include Short Sleep Duration (42.4%), High Blood Pressure (33.7%), Obesity (30.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Hackensack? ▼
Hackensack has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Hackensack? ▼
The median age in Hackensack, NJ is 41.8 years. 42.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Hackensack, NJ is located in Bergen County, New Jersey. With a population of 45K and a $84,277 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Hackensack area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Hackensack's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Hackensack area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Hackensack against New Jersey peers on any ranking lens. Explore New Jersey

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Bergen County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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