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River Edge, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hackensack has been positive.
- Hackensack has 1.2% less unemployment than River Edge.
- Hackensack job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 River Edge, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%  Unlock6.3%
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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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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