Hackensack
Hackensack
About the neighborhood
Hackensack offers convenient transportation options with three train stations on the Pascack Valley Line and around 20 nearby bus routes. The city accommodates varied modes of transit including easy access to highways. Daily necessities are close at hand, with grocery stores and a variety of dining options nearby. Educational facilities range from public to private schools for both elementary and secondary levels. Residents benefit from quiet surroundings and numerous green spaces such as Foschini Park and Johnson Memorial Park that provide ample outdoor access. The housing options include large apartment buildings along with smaller apartments, duplexes, and single detached homes catering to diverse preferences.
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Characteristics
Transportation
No matter the medium of transportation, it is moderately convenient to move around in Hackensack. Thanks to 4 train stations (e.g., New Bridge Landing and Teterboro) on the Pascack Valley Line, and approximately 20 nearby bus lines, commuting by public transit is easy in Hackensack. House buyers who want to reside in a compact community will also enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly character of Hackensack; many daily needs can be carried out without a car, and a large number of businesses of different types can be found as well. Hackensack is moderately bicycling-friendly.
Services
Locals will welcome that no matter where their house is located in Hackensack, primary as well as high schools are nearby. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding food, it is straightforward to reach the nearest supermarket without a vehicle from most houses for sale in Hackensack. Additionally, those who enjoy dining out won't have to travel far in Hackensack, where over 350 restaurants and approximately 40 cafes are available. House buyers have access to a large number of nearby clothing stores.
Character
Hackensack has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though this city is not known for its lively atmosphere, its main streets are still quite energetic, and with its approximately 30 bars, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Hackensack is good for those who need quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although there are still several louder areas, especially closer to Christopher Columbus Hwy or one of the railway lines. Reaching green spaces, including Borg's Woods and Memorial Park, is easy from most locations in the city since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to explore.
Car friendly6.4
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.0
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly8.2
Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical
Transit friendly5.4
Transit is available for most trips
Restaurants8.2
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Groceries8.8
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping8.4
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes7.8
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet6.8
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife6.8
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Vibrant4.2
Vibrant atmosphere at various times of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $39,824
- Median Household Income
- $79,613
Housing Type
- 19.1% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.9% SEMI DETACHED
- 17.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 13.7% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 46.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 19.1%
- Semi detached
- 2.9%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 17.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 13.7%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 46.4%
- Mobile
- 0.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 40.9%
- 0 to 4
- 5.5%
- 5 to 9
- 4.2%
- 10 to 14
- 4.6%
- 15 to 19
- 3.9%
- 20 to 24
- 5.8%
- 25 to 29
- 10.1%
- 30 to 34
- 8.2%
- 35 to 39
- 8.1%
- 40 to 44
- 7.2%
- 45 to 49
- 6.2%
- 50 to 54
- 6.8%
- 55 to 59
- 6.9%
- 60 to 64
- 6.2%
- 65 to 69
- 5.5%
- 70 to 74
- 4.5%
- 75 to 79
- 2.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.7%
- 85 and over
- 2.5%
Education Level
- 14.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 23.9% HIGH SCHOOL
- 15.9% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 6.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 26.3% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 14.1%
- High School
- 23.9%
- Some college, no degree
- 15.9%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 6.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 26.3%
- Master's degree
- 10.1%
- Professional degree
- 2.5%
- PhD
- 1.2%
Commute Mode
- 6.1% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 17.7% TRANSIT
- 68.0% DRIVE
- 1.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.1%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 17.7%
- Drive
- 68.0%
- Other
- 1.6%
- None
- 6.6%
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