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Perth Amboy, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Perth Amboy?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 4.0 years older than in Perth Amboy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Perth Amboy?
- Hackensack housing costs are 0.7% less expensive than Perth Amboy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Perth Amboy?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 7.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Perth Amboy.

Things to do in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy, NJ is home to more than 50,000 residents and lies in Middlesex County on the Raritan Bay side of the Arthur Kill waterway across from Staten Island. Perth Amboy features numerous parks such as Waterfront park where visitors can enjoy views of New York City's skyline and take part in different activities or go kayaking or fishing off its pier. Additionally Perth Amboy contains many historic sites dating back to colonial times that are available for tourists to visit year-round.

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.

 Perth Amboy, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$53,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$378,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

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Over 18 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 19 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  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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