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Hackensack, NJ vs Philadelphia, PA

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- The median age of a home in Hackensack is 35.2% younger than the median age of a home in Philadelphia.
 Hackensack, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Median Home Age547342
 Median Home Cost$375,400$205,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months9.0%7.1%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.33.0%41.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.52.1%74.4%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$21.8$9.5$11.0
 Homes Owned34.5%47.0%57.4%
 Housing Vacant5.3%10.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented60.1%42.7%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hackensack, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Average Rent$2,480$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,460$1,020$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750$1,150$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,030$1,390$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,520$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,170$1,970$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hackensack, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent2.2%2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%0.7%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.3%0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%0.6%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.4%0.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%5.5%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hackensack, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0000.6%1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.7%1.9%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9990.3%4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%6.2%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9991.1%7.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99911.3%16.4%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99910.5%16.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99921.9%22.8%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99926.3%10.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99913.4%4.6%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9998.6%5.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.1%1.5%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9991.0%0.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%0.2%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.1%0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hackensack, NJPhiladelphia, PAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%0.1%0.2%
 2010 to 20144.2%3.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.2%3.0%13.6%
 1990 to 19995.3%3.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.2%4.0%13.2%
 1970 to 197915.7%7.4%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.3%3.2%13.6%
 1950 to 195913.7%15.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.2%11.2%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier18.0%40.7%12.2%
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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Over 16 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 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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