With about 45,768 residents, Hackensack is one of New Jersey's notable places. Hackensack was founded in 1665 and sits in Bergen County. The median age is 41.5 and the median household income is $82,212. Homes carry a median value of $370,300, and about 38% of residents own where they live. Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
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Common questions
Hackensack — frequently asked
What is the population of Hackensack, New Jersey?
Hackensack has a population of about 45,768, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Hackensack?
The median home value in Hackensack is $370,300, and the median gross rent is $1,794/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Hackensack safe? What is the crime rate?
Hackensack Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 245 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Hackensack face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bergen County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Hackensack?
Hackensack has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Hackensack?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Hackensack. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.