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Bay Shore, NY vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Bay Shore?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 4.1 years older than in Bay Shore.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Bay Shore?
- Hackensack housing costs are 15.8% less expensive than Bay Shore housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Bay Shore?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 2.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bay Shore.

Things to do in Bay Shore?
Bay Shore NY lies southwest Babylon renowned mainly for its wealth of cultural attractions ranging from art galleries to wineries giving vacationers a chance explore area's culture while still having easy access stunning beaches along Long Island’s coast!

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

 Bay Shore, NYHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$97,783  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$446,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bay Shore    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Long Island is very expensive. Bay Shore is definitely one of the cheaper parts of the island, but it's still  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great community but saddled with taxes that are detracting from the quality of life here on Long  More

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I find the quality of life here in Bay Shore becoming more and more difficult. Due to the lack of convenient public transportation our population is forced to clog the  More

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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

hello,welcome!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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