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Hackensack, NJ vs Shelton, CT

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Are people in Shelton older or younger than people in Hackensack?
- The Median Age in Shelton is 8.2 years older than in Hackensack.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelton or Hackensack?
- Shelton housing costs are 18.4% more expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelton or Hackensack?
- The average commute for residents of Shelton is 3.1 minutes shorter 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 Shelton?
Shelton, Connecticut sits within Fairfield county featuring numerous attractions such as Boothe Memorial Park or Indian Well State Park combined with stores like Shelton Lakes Plaza Mall and local food spots like Costa del Sol Restaurant.

 Hackensack, NJShelton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,944329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%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 Shelton    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not  More

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I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is  More

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