Electricity rates in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ ranks 1 of 31 New Jersey cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (38%). Hackensack, New Jersey has 45,768 residents in 20,305 households; 37.9% heat with electricity.
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Hackensack on the map
Bergen County, with Hackensack marked
Who supplies Hackensack
Bergen County lists 2 utilities for Hackensack, NJ, a city of 45,768: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Bergen County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ: 20,305 households at $1,352 a year per home for electricity (Bergen County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $27.5 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,094 a year per household.
| Group in Hackensack, NJ | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Hackensack, NJ median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, NJ, all households | 20,305 | $1,352 | $27.5 million | 1.64% |
| Hackensack, NJ, homeowners | 7,802 | $1,692 | $13.2 million | 2.06% |
| Hackensack, NJ, renters | 12,503 | $718 | $9.0 million | 0.87% |
Who lives in Hackensack: income, cars, homes
Hackensack, NJ homes: 4,833 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,431 none or one, median 3.8 rooms. In Hackensack, NJ, 6,082 of 12,073 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,611 households moved in since 2018 and 3,034 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 5,037 residents of Hackensack, NJ live below the poverty line, and the median age is 41.5. In Hackensack, NJ, 2,882 households own no vehicle and 6,271 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 25,403 workers in Hackensack, NJ, 2,681 work from home, 15,397 drive alone, 3,348 ride transit and 1,323 walk. In Hackensack, NJ, 4,038 of 20,305 households earn under $35,000, 5,519 $35,000-$75,000, 5,869 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,879 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Hackensack, NJ
| Hackensack, NJ | Value | Rank in New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, NJ, households under $35,000 | 19.9% | 19 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, households $150,000 or more | 24.0% | 12 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, residents below poverty | 11.3% | 21 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, median age | 41.5 | 3 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 22.6% | 28 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, households without a vehicle | 14.2% | 19 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, households with 2+ vehicles | 30.9% | 21 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, workers at home | 10.6% | 12 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, cost-burdened renters | 50.4% | 24 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, moved in since 2018 | 37.5% | 5 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, moved in before 2000 | 14.9% | 23 of 31 |
Housing and heating in Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ: 15,514 of 21,405 homes were built before 1980 and 2,177 in 2000 or later. Hackensack, NJ has 4,870 detached houses, 13,241 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 34 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Hackensack, NJ
% of homes by decade built, Hackensack, NJ
- 17pre-40
- 740s
- 1350s
- 1860s
- 1870s
- 1380s
- 590s
- 400s
- 410s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Hackensack, NJ
| Hackensack, NJ | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, NJ, median year built | 1967 | 1959 | +8 years | 10 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, built before 1980 | 72.5% | 74.6% | -2.1 points | 16 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, built 2000 or later | 10.2% | 11.5% | -1.4 points | 20 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, detached houses | 22.8% | 53.2% | -30.5 points | 16 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 61.9% | 22.2% | +39.7 points | 4 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, mobile homes | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.3 points | 19 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, renter households | 61.6% | 34.6% | +26.9 points | 17 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, median home value | $370,300 | $593,200 | -$222,900 | 21 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, median gross rent a month | $1,794 | $1,863 | -$69 | 7 of 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, people per household | 2.19 | 2.67 | -0.48 | 29 of 31 |
Outage risk around Hackensack
Hackensack, NJ, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 277 wind and 2 tornado, 609.6 per 100,000 residents of 45,768. Top gust near Hackensack, NJ: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Hackensack, NJ: $1.4M.
Reports within 15 miles of Hackensack, NJ
wind and tornado reports, Hackensack, NJ
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- 11'25
| Hackensack, NJ | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, NJ, 2015 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2016 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2017 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2018 | 53 | 1 | 54 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2019 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2020 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2021 | 49 | 1 | 50 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2022 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2023 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2024 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Hackensack, NJ, 2025 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Facts about Hackensack
- Residents of Hackensack, NJ, ACS 2023
- 45,76820 of 31 New Jersey cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Hackensack, NJ
- $82,21213 of 31 of those cities
- Households in Hackensack, NJ
- 20,3052.25 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Hackensack, NJ
- 38.4%7,802 owners and 12,503 renter households
- Housing units in Hackensack, NJ
- 21,4051,100 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Hackensack, NJ
- 37.9%7,688 of 20,305 homes
- Land area of Hackensack, NJ
- 4.2 sq mi10,920.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Hackensack, NJ
- 1.9%at 662 kWh a month over the $82,212 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Hackensack, NJ
- 279NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 609.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Hackensack, NJ
- 196715,514 of 21,405 homes (72.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Hackensack, NJ
- $370,300$1,794 gross rent a month, 5.81% of value a year
Analyst note on Hackensack
7,688 of the 20,305 occupied homes in Hackensack, NJ heat with electricity. Hackensack, NJ counts 45,768 residents in 20,305 households, on 4.2 square miles. Household income in Hackensack, NJ is $82,212; 7,802 of its 20,305 households own.
Hackensack, NJ has 21,405 housing units, 1,100 of them vacant or seasonal. Hackensack, NJ ranks 3 of 31 New Jersey cities for the oldest residents (median age 41.5). Hackensack, NJ ranks 4 of 31 New Jersey cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (62%).
Hackensack, NJ ranks 7 of 31 New Jersey cities for the highest median rent ($1,794 a month).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Hackensack
Compare Hackensack with nearby cities
| City near Hackensack, NJ | Distance from Hackensack | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack, NJ (this page) | 0 mi | 45,768 | $82,212 | 1967 | $370,300 | 279 | 10.6% |
| Garfield, NJ | 3.3 mi west | 32,502 (-13,266) | $75,701 (-$6,511) | 1954 (-13 yr) | $454,300 (+$84,000) | 287 (+8) | 6.8% (-3.8 pts) |
| Fort Lee, NJ | 4.7 mi southeast | 39,818 (-5,950) | $105,535 (+$23,323) | 1970 (+3 yr) | $422,200 (+$51,900) | 273 (-6) | 19.6% (+9.1 pts) |
| Passaic, NJ | 4.9 mi southwest | 69,651 (+23,883) | $56,780 (-$25,432) | 1938 (-29 yr) | $406,500 (+$36,200) | 307 (+28) | 8.2% (-2.4 pts) |
| Fair Lawn, NJ | 4.9 mi northwest | 35,153 (-10,615) | $147,952 (+$65,740) | 1953 (-14 yr) | $532,700 (+$162,400) | 262 (-17) | 18.9% (+8.4 pts) |
| Clifton, NJ | 6.3 mi west | 89,247 (+43,479) | $99,003 (+$16,791) | 1952 (-15 yr) | $444,300 (+$74,000) | 314 (+35) | 10.4% (-0.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Hackensack
| ZIP area touching Hackensack, NJ | Share of the ZIP's land inside Hackensack | Share of Hackensack's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 07601 (Hackensack, NJ) | 99.8% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Hackensack
Hackensack: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Hackensack, NJ: New Jersey households pick a supplier and plan, and Bergen County lists 2 utilities.
Hackensack: how does it rank among New Jersey cities?
Hackensack, NJ: rank 20 of 31 by its 45,768 residents, rank 13 of 31 by $82,212 median income.
Hackensack: how many homes heat with electricity?
Hackensack, NJ: 7,688 of 20,305 occupied homes, 37.9%; Bergen County 14.9%.
Hackensack: how much income goes to electricity?
At 662 kWh a month, 1.9% of the $82,212 median income in Hackensack, NJ.
Hackensack: can I choose a supplier?
In most of New Jersey yes; municipal and co-op areas around Hackensack, NJ may be closed.
Hackensack: damaging storms reported nearby?
279 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Hackensack, NJ, 2015 to 2025, 609.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Hackensack?
Hackensack, NJ: median home built 1967; 15,514 of 21,405 homes (72.5%) predate 1980, 4,870 are detached and 13,241 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Hackensack, NJ?
4,833 of 21,405 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 3.8 rooms.
How many Hackensack, NJ renters struggle with rent?
6,082 of 12,073 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Hackensack, NJ live below the poverty line?
5,037 residents.