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Crime in Hackensack summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hackensack. Key points include:
There were 1,060 total crimes in Hackensack in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hackensack is 2,271.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hackensack is 246.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hackensack is 2,025.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Hackensack is 7.18% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Hackensack Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Hackensack / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,060 | 2,271.4 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 115 | 246.4 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 19 | 40.7 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 87 | 186.4 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 945 | 2,025.0 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 121 | 259.3 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 739 | 1,583.6 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 85 | 182.1 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Hackensack summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hackensack. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Hackensack is 128 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Hackensack is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Hackensack is $465,835.
The median income in Hackensack is $84,277.
Hackensack's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Hackensack Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Hackensack | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 162 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Hackensack, NJ Weather
The average high in Hackensack is 63.0° and the average low is 45.4°.
There are 79.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.4 inches of precipitation each year with 25.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Hackensack |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Hackensack Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Hackensack
The current population in Hackensack is 46,057. The population has increased 7.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,057 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 45,768 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 45,758 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 45,723 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 44,266 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 44,339 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 44,381 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 44,673 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 44,271 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 44,035 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 43,903 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 43,466 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 43,126 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 42,857 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 42,713 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Hackensack
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Hackensack is:
26.0% White with 11,989 White residents.
18.1% African American with 8,328 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.
13.8% Asian with 6,375 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 445 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 1,779 Two Or More residents.
37.2% Hispanic with 17,120 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Hackensack | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 18.1% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 37.2% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Hackensack
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Hackensack is 49.7% female with 22,879 female residents.
Hackensack is 50.3% male with 23,177 male residents.
| Gender | Hackensack | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Hackensack for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Hackensack completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Hackensack completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Hackensack completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Hackensack completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Hackensack completed associate's degree.
26.0% of adults in Hackensack completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Hackensack completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Hackensack completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Hackensack completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Hackensack | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Hackensack, New Jersey
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4.8% of households in Hackensack earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Hackensack earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.4% of households in Hackensack earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.7% of households in Hackensack earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.5% of households in Hackensack earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.8% of households in Hackensack earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Hackensack earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.5% of households in Hackensack earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.5% of households in Hackensack earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.9% of households in Hackensack earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Hackensack | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.5% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.9% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
