Living in New Hackensack, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Hackensack · Census data 2020–2024
New Hackensack has 957 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $145,179 (69% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $365,100, the median rent is $1,750/month.
New Hackensack is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Hackensack at a glance
- Population
- 957
- Median age
- 46.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $145,179State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $365,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 90.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is New Hackensack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 69% higher than the New York median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Hackensack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Hackensack the median home value is $365,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,127 a month in housing costs.
New Hackensack median household income
The median household income in New Hackensack is $145,179 and the income per person is $51,834. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in New Hackensack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 358
- Owner-occupied
- 90.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.64
New Hackensack demographics
- Population
- 957
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 358
- Foreign-born
- 9.5%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Hackensack ›
Education in New Hackensack
43.1% of adults 25 and older in New Hackensack have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 29.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Hackensack
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 36.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
New Hackensack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hackensack | 957 | $145,179 | $365,100 | $1,750 |
| Red Oaks Mill | 3,254 | $116,467 | $364,300 | — |
| Myers Corner | 10,877 | $105,718 | $419,700 | $1,610 |
| Titusville | 667 | $157,232 | $397,100 | — |
| Hillside Lake | 784 | $95,231 | $376,600 | — |
| Wappingers Falls | 5,761 | $65,040 | $337,200 | $1,538 |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Hopewell Junction | 1,656 | $111,296 | $684,600 | $1,565 |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
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What is the median household income in New Hackensack, NY?
The median household income in New Hackensack is $145,179, 69% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Hackensack?
The median home value in New Hackensack is $365,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in New Hackensack?
The median gross rent in New Hackensack is $1,750 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is New Hackensack, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 69% higher than the New York median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in New Hackensack?
The median age in New Hackensack is 46.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in New Hackensack?
The average commute to work in New Hackensack is 36 minutes; 36.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Hackensack?
The unemployment rate in New Hackensack is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Hackensack?
43.1% of adults in New 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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