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Lawrenceville, GA vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Lawrenceville?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 6.7 years older than in Lawrenceville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Lawrenceville?
- Hackensack housing costs are 2.9% more expensive than Lawrenceville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Lawrenceville?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lawrenceville.

Things to do in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

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.

 Lawrenceville, GAHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$51,242  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$364,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 14 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 14 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  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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