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Hackensack, NJ vs River Edge, NJ

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Are people in River Edge older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in River Edge is 0.4 years older than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in River Edge or Hackensack?
- River Edge housing costs are 70.1% more expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, River Edge or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of River Edge is 4.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hackensack.

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.

Things to do in River Edge?
River Edge, NJ can be found nestled between New York City & Newark in Bergen County. Home to approximately 11,000 people this small borough offers easy access to popular attractions like the Meadowlands Sports Complex or Overpeck county park that boasts miles of hiking pathways through wetlands & forests with plenty of chances for bird watching or spotting wild animals from deer to foxes.

 Hackensack, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,024329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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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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Reviews for River Edge    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Over 19 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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