Best Areas to Live in Hackensack

Hackensack's most frequently cited residential draws include its downtown government-and-court district and the neighborhoods near its Pascack Valley Line stations and bus terminal.

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The downtown government-and-court district

Areas near the Bergen County Justice Center and Superior Courthouse offer proximity to county-government and legal employment specifically.

Transit-adjacent neighborhoods

Neighborhoods near the Fairmount Avenue, Anderson Street, or Essex Street Pascack Valley Line stations, or near the Hackensack Bus Terminal, offer the most direct access to the city's real Manhattan-commute options.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.