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Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey


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Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 2 miles E of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 9 miles NW of New York, New York. The town is considered part of the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Hasbrouck Heights has a population of 11,662.

The People and Families of Hasbrouck Heights

In Hasbrouck Heights, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hasbrouck Heights had a median family income of $75,032.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Hasbrouck Heights ($5,210). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Hasbrouck Heights are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Hasbrouck Heights Housing

About 69% of housing units in Hasbrouck Heights are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Hasbrouck Heights, 85% of commuters drive to work. Residents of the town, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

Of Note

High Points

Hasbrouck Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hasbrouck Heights Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hasbrouck Heights Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hasbrouck Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hasbrouck Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hasbrouck Heights Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hasbrouck Heights Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hasbrouck Heights People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Comparing Hasbrouck Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime97

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