Living in South Hackensack, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Hackensack · Census data 2020–2024
South Hackensack has 2,770 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $84,527 (18% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $546,500, the median rent is $1,924/month.
South Hackensack at a glance
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 37.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $84,527State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $546,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,924/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 50.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is South Hackensack a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 20% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Hackensack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Hackensack the median home value is $546,500, 64% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,924 per month, which is 45.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,182 a month in housing costs.
South Hackensack median household income
The median household income in South Hackensack is $84,527 and the income per person is $44,760. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South Hackensack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 952
- Owner-occupied
- 50.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.7%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.99
South Hackensack demographics
- Population
- 2,770
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 926
- Foreign-born
- 41.7%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Hackensack ›
Education in South Hackensack
28% of adults 25 and older in South Hackensack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Hackensack
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.2%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
South Hackensack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hackensack | 2,770 | $84,527 | $546,500 | $1,924 |
| Teterboro | 136 | $24,904 | — | $1,982 |
| Bogota | 9,360 | $103,299 | $501,600 | $1,941 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
| Ridgefield Park | 13,235 | $100,718 | $496,700 | $1,731 |
| Little Ferry | 10,996 | $85,750 | $429,300 | $1,783 |
| Moonachie | 3,126 | $90,260 | $445,800 | $1,127 |
| Hackensack | 46,057 | $84,277 | $393,700 | $1,911 |
| Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $475,000 | $1,714 |
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What is the median household income in South Hackensack, NJ?
The median household income in South Hackensack is $84,527, 18% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Hackensack?
The median home value in South Hackensack is $546,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South Hackensack?
The median gross rent in South Hackensack is $1,924 per month, about 45.6% of household income.
Is South Hackensack, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 20% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in South Hackensack?
The median age in South Hackensack is 37.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South Hackensack?
The average commute to work in South Hackensack is 21 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Hackensack?
The unemployment rate in South Hackensack is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Hackensack?
28% of adults in South Hackensack have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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