Bendix Diner, 2009
Hasbrouck Heights’s story
137 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,255 in 1900, 12,125 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 8 maps from 1888 on.
- 1889Hasbrouck Heights is settled
Photo: TimSPC at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Population
12,211
2025 Census estimate · +0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$720K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$124K
median
Median age
44.3
years
Jobs based here
3,553
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#63 of 466 in NJ
Is Hasbrouck Heights a good place to live?
Hasbrouck Heights is one of the best-graded places in America: an A, 63rd among New Jersey's 466 graded towns. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 91% of U.S. towns, the median household earns $124K, and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 87% of the country. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $720K, 7.3 years of the New York metro’s $99K median household income. Hasbrouck Heights is among the most walkable places in the country. On the outdoors, just 38 of New Jersey’s 530 towns do worse.
What makes Hasbrouck Heights stand out
Where Hasbrouck Heights beats most towns.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Hasbrouck Heights for work
Where Hasbrouck Heights’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3,553jobs based in Hasbrouck Heights
5%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Hasbrouck Heights grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New Jersey), ordered by how far Hasbrouck Heights is from typical.
Its grades run from A+ for walkability (better than 99% of comparable towns) to D for cost of living (better than 6%), so the A overall blends very different results.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 14.7 of 20; 7.9% of households have no carA+Open →Cost of livingDOpen →SafetyAOpen →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthHackensack University Medical Center 1.7 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 39% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landB−Open →History4 notable people born hereC+Open →Civic life4.6 library visits per resident; 3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 627 attractions →MetLife Stadium and 552 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Hasbrouck Heights. Close and well known come first.
Big draw3 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw8 mi GardenCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw9 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw8 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw8 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw8 mi Stadium & arenaYankee StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Hasbrouck Heights: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hasbrouck Heights, and how to reach them.
PowerPSE&G25.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVeolia Water New Jersey HackensackNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New Jersey you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBergen County ClerkBergen County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code0760407604 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hasbrouck Heights.
Hasbrouck Heights reports less crime than Wood-Ridge or any other graded neighbor and is healthy by national standards but mid-pack in New Jersey; it also has lost a quarter or more of its jobs in ten years.
SafetyA
Hasbrouck Heights’ grade for safety is an A
Its A tops all 4 graded towns on its borders; Wood-Ridge (A) comes closest. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025, 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
At 3.7 per 1,000 residents, Hasbrouck Heights’ property crime rate is below both the New Jersey town median (7.5) and the median of U.S. towns (9.9). Hasbrouck Heights’ violent crime rate is 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
91%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.7 per 1,000 residents | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.2 per 1,000 residents | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hasbrouck Heights0.2
New Jersey2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hasbrouck Heights3.7
New Jersey12.7
U.S.15.5
91st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
86th
percentile among NJ towns
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
46
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsB+
Hasbrouck Heights’ schools rank ahead of 74% of New Jersey districts
Its public schools are run by the Hasbrouck Heights School District. Three of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Hasbrouck Heights High School, with 499 students.
74%of NJ districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasbrouck Heights Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 417 | B+ |
| Hasbrouck Heights High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 499 | B |
| Euclid Elementary SchoolTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 362 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests and graduation
HealthA
Hasbrouck Heights’ grade for health is an A
Within New Jersey it is healthier than 50% of the 468 graded towns: New Jersey sets a high bar. Against the 5,202 U.S. towns with household incomes like Hasbrouck Heights’s, it is healthier than 68%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
15% of Hasbrouck Heights adults have been diagnosed with depression, against 16% in New Jersey’s towns and 23% across U.S. towns. 27% of Hasbrouck Heights adults have obesity. Hasbrouck Heights beats the New Jersey average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
87%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 28% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. New Jersey
3 better29 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hasbrouck Heights | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 14.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.9% | 7% |
Hackensack University Medical Center
1.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
50th
percentile among NJ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most of Hasbrouck Heights’ workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Jobs based here fell from 6,400 in 2013 to 3,553.
Most working residents leave Hasbrouck Heights for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Hasbrouck Heights fell to 3,553 in 2023, 2,847 fewer than in 2013. The average trip to work in Hasbrouck Heights is 30 minutes.
5%work in town
| Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 30 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 13% | 17% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 6.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Hasbrouck Heights5%
New York19%
Hackensack5%
Jersey City3%
Paramus3%
9 mi
median commute distance
3,553
jobs based in Hasbrouck Heights
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: among the most walkable U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D
Hasbrouck Heights’ grade for cost of living is a D
Typical home values rose 5.3% in the year to September 2026. 68% of households own their home in Hasbrouck Heights.
$720KZillow home value
| Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 68% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,700 a month | $1,780 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Hasbrouck Heights$720K
New Jersey$575K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hasbrouck Heights
Hasbrouck Heights has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 24° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–42°
Spring42–62°
Summer64–84°
Fall47–66°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More middle-aged adults than New Jersey overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 46% of residents (40% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (21% statewide). 42% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 44% across New Jersey.
44.3median age · NJ 40.1
| Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 years | 42 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 42% | 45% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 18% | 18% |
Hasbrouck HeightsNew JerseyUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school28%
Some college17%
Associate’s8%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.4 points. Across New Jersey, 50.8% of residents are women.
| Hasbrouck Heights | NJ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.1% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.6% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 12.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 17.3% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.5% | 7.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.9% | 9.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.2% | 25.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.8% | 15% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.2% | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.9% | 17.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Hasbrouck Heights
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 27 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Hasbrouck Heights.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesCoastal flooding
27
paid flood claims since 1979
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
1.5%conserved
| Hasbrouck Heights | New Jersey towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.5% | 11% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
1.5%
conserved · 14 of 971 acres
0.6 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Miers Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hasbrouck Heights
20pages on Hasbrouck Heights
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 74% of NJ districts · 5 schoolsSafetyA0.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than NJ on 3 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD$720K typical home · up 5.3% in a yearWork & commuteA$124K median household income · 3,553 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 39% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
102 within 15 miles of the center of Hasbrouck Heights
Felician UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Lodi1.2 mi$39,300 tuitionPassaic County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Paterson6.2 mi$6,300 in-state tuitionMontclair State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Montclair6.4 mi$15,912 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Hasbrouck Heights residents are enrolled in college, about the same as New Jersey.
Famous people from Hasbrouck Heights
4 notable people were born in Hasbrouck Heights.
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About Hasbrouck Heights
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, US
Hasbrouck Heights (English pronunciation: /ˈhæzbɹʊk/ ) is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 12,125, an increase of 283 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 11,842, which in turn reflected an increase of 180 (+1.5%) from the 11,662 counted in the 2000 census. An inner-ring suburb of New York City, Hasbrouck Heights is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan and 8 miles (13 km) west of Upper Manhattan. The borough was listed as the third-safest place in New Jersey as well as the eighth-safest municipality in the nation according to a 2022 crime statistic compilation from…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1894
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 112 ft
- ZIP code
- 07604
Hasbrouck Heights’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Hasbrouck Heights.
It grades higher overall than all 4 graded towns on its borders; Wood-Ridge (A) comes closest.
LodiWood-RidgeTeterboroHackensackMoonachieHasbrouck Heights
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NJ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hasbrouck Heights | #63 | A | D | A | B+ | A |
| Lodi | #313 | C+ | D | B− | B+ | B |
| Wood-Ridge | #104 | A | D | A | B | A+ |
| Teterboro | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hackensack | #393 | C− | D− | C | C− | B+ |
| Moonachie | #170 | A− | C | B+ | B+ | B+ |
Teterboro isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Hasbrouck Heights with a neighbor →
Questions about Hasbrouck Heights
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hasbrouck Heights, NJ a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Hasbrouck Heights grades A overall, better than 92% of U.S. towns and #63 of 466 in New Jersey. It grades A for health, A for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Hasbrouck Heights, NJ expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.
What is Hasbrouck Heights, NJ known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Ryan Condal and Jay Chang.