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South Hackensack, NJ


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South Hackensack, New Jersey

South Hackensack, New Jersey is 4 miles E of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 9 miles NW of New York, New York. It is in Bergen county. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metro area. The population of South Hackensack is 2,249.

The People and Families of South Hackensack

In South Hackensack, about 49% of adults are married. The size of households in South Hackensack is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Hackensack had a median family income of $66,071.

Political Inclinations

Among South Hackensack political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

South Hackensack Housing

Of the housing in South Hackensack, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In South Hackensack, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySouth Hackensack Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySouth Hackensack Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%South Hackensack Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%South Hackensack Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%South Hackensack Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%South Hackensack People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%South Hackensack Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of South Hackensack, NJ

Comparing South Hackensack 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
Racial Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Women105
Well-Paid Single Men105
Senior Citizens68
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income105
People in Middle Class or Better95
People Above Poverty83
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use93
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime21
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