Cities / New Jersey / Hackensack
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Hackensack neighborhoods we score (average 76/100), 1 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
76
Go, stay aware
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 1
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Hackensack
Best things to do in Hackensack
- Sample legendary sliders at the historic White Manna diner on River Street
- Explore diverse Latin American, Caribbean, and Asian restaurants along Main Street
- Stroll along the Hackensack River and visit nearby historic colonial landmarks like The Green
Getting around Hackensack
Transit
- NJ Transit provides rail connections via the Pascack Valley Line at Essex Street and Anderson Street stations, alongside extensive commuter bus service from the Hackensack Bus Terminal into Manhattan.
Biking & trails
- There is no municipal bike-share system, and cycling is mostly limited to sharing standard roadways with motor traffic due to minimal dedicated bike lanes.
Parking
- Municipal parking decks and metered street spots are readily available downtown for $1.00 to $1.50 per hour, though residential side streets often mandate resident permits.
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All Hackensack neighborhoods by safety score
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Hackensack safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Hackensack?
Hackensack scores highest at 76/100.
Is Hackensack safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Hackensack areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Hackensack neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.