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Neptune, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Neptune?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 6.5 years younger than in Neptune.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Neptune?
- Hackensack housing costs are 20.3% less expensive than Neptune housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Neptune?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 6.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Neptune.

Things to do in Neptune?
Neptune, NJ rests on the Jersey Shore giving visitors direct access to beaches for swimming & surfing perfect for summertime fun combined with several entertainment venues featuring attractions such as mini golf games & carnivals open all year round! Residents have easy access to abundance of shopping options such as nearby Peddler's Village — a charming retail complex offering 180 different stores!

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.

 Neptune, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$85,759  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$470,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Neptune    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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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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