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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Learn moreThe 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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Key takeaways
- Hackensack's downtown government-and-court district offers proximity to county employment.
- Neighborhoods near the Pascack Valley Line stations or bus terminal offer the most direct Manhattan-commute access.
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