South Hackensack
NJ
Average Sales Price
$1,007,490
Median Sales Price
$699,500
Population
1,584
Total Listings
10
Living in South Hackensack
$11,167 Avg Tax Bill. I-80 & Route 46. Teterboro Airport Next Door.
Bergen County's Most Strategically Located Small Township.
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→South Hackensack is one of Bergen County's most strategically located small townships — 0.72 square miles, population approximately 2,700, formed as a township by New Jersey Legislature on November 15, 1935 (carved from the former Lodi Township by a referendum that passed 309 to 15). It sits between Hackensack to the north and Teterboro to the southwest — with Teterboro Airport immediately adjacent on the southwestern border, providing the constant presence of private and business aviation in the township's daily soundscape. I-80 and Route 46 run through or directly adjacent to the township, giving car-dependent residents access to the George Washington Bridge (~15–20 minutes east), Newark Airport (~15–20 minutes south via NJ Turnpike), and the broader northeastern highway network. The Hackensack River forms part of the township's eastern border, connecting it hydrologically to the broader central Bergen watershed. NJ Transit buses provide transit connections to Hackensack's rail station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
The community is genuinely diverse: 37% White, over 40% Hispanic, 5% Asian; $84,527 median household income; 57.1% US-born; median age 37.8. The school system — South Hackensack School District (PreK–8, 1 school, 265 students, 10.8:1, DFG CD, 1 Dyer Avenue) — feeds into Hackensack High School (Comets, Navy Blue and Gold, est. 1894, 1,813 students, 13.2:1, Big North Conference, DFG CD). The market is practically positioned: Homes.com reports a 12-month median of $550,000 (+7% YoY) with a 22-day DOM. The 2024 average tax bill is $11,167 on a 1.959% rate. South Hackensack is Bergen County's answer for buyers who need I-80 and Teterboro access at a sub-$650K price point with a below-Bergen-average tax bill.
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Teterboro Airport — Immediately Adjacent
Private aviation · SW border · NJ's busiest GA airport
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I-80 & Route 46 — GWB ~15 min
NJ Turnpike · GSP · Newark Airport ~15 min
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$11,167 Avg Tax Bill · 1.916% Effective Rate
Below Bergen average · NJ official 2024
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SFH Median ~$475K–$650K · 22-Day DOM
Homes.com $550K +7% · Bergen's accessible tier
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10.8:1 PreK–8 · → Hackensack HS Comets
265 students · DFG CD · BCA accessible
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Township · 0.72 Sq Mi · Est. 1935 · Pop ~2,700
40%+ Hispanic · $84.5K median HH income · diverse
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
South Hackensack's I-80/Route 46 position puts the GWB 15–20 minutes east, Newark Airport 15–20 minutes south, and Hackensack's commercial district 5 minutes north — with NJ Transit bus connections to Port Authority and Hackensack rail.
George Washington Bridge
Via I-80 E / Rt-46 E · ~12 miles
~15–20
minutes by car (off-peak)
Newark Liberty Airport
Via NJ Tpk S (Little Ferry/Moonachie) · ~10 miles
~15–20
minutes by car
NYC Port Authority (Bus)
NJ Transit bus via Hackensack · Rt-46 corridor
~35–50
minutes by bus
Hackensack / HackensackUMC
Via Main St N · ~2 miles
~5
minutes by car
Teterboro Airport (Private Aviation)
Immediately adjacent · SW border
~3–5
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
South Hackensack School District (PreK–8, 265 students, 10.8:1, DFG CD) feeds into Hackensack High School — the Comets, established 1894, 1,813 students, Navy Blue and Gold, Big North Conference.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hackensack Memorial School South Hackensack SD · 1 Dyer Ave · PreK–8 · DFG CD |
PreK – 8 | Public | 10.8 : 1 | DFG CD |
| Hackensack High School 135 First St · Comets · Navy & Gold · Est. 1894 · 1,813 students |
9 – 12 | Sending | 13.2 : 1 | DFG CD · BNC |
| Bergen County Academies (BCA) Hackensack · ~5 min · competitive admission · national recognition |
9 – 12 | Magnet (Qualifying) | varies | Top NJ · BCA |
South Hackensack SD: PreK–8 · 1 school · 265 students (2023–24) · 10.8:1 · DFG CD · 24.5 FTE faculty. Sends to Hackensack HS: 135 First Street · Comets · Navy Blue and Gold · est. 1894 · 1,813 students (2024–25) · 13.2:1 · Big North Conference. Bergen County Academies (BCA, Hackensack, ~5 min) accessible for qualifying students — one of NJ's most competitive public magnet schools, nationally recognized.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes South Hackensack South Hackensack
Explore the township's I-80/Route 46 highway nexus, Teterboro Airport's constant presence, the Hackensack River border, the diverse Hispanic, White, and Asian community character, and the practical Bergen County family lifestyle at a price point that Bergen County's more expensive communities cannot match.
Route 46 Commercial Corridor
Route 46 runs along or through South Hackensack's northern edge, providing the commercial spine that serves the township's highway-convenient character. Local restaurants, diners, and ethnic establishments along Route 46 and the adjacent Hackensack commercial district reflect the township's diverse community character — Hispanic restaurants, American diners, and international options accessible within the immediate corridor. The Route 46 border with Hackensack means that the commercial ecosystem of Bergen County's county seat is immediately adjacent to South Hackensack's residential streets.
Route 46 · Hispanic Dining · Diners · Diverse Cuisine · Hackensack Adjacent
Hispanic-American Community Character
South Hackensack's population is over 40% Hispanic — one of Bergen County's most significant Hispanic concentrations outside Garfield and Lodi. The township's diverse character reflects the broader demographic shift in southern Bergen County, where Hispanic, South Asian, and other immigrant communities have established permanent residential and commercial presences. Latin restaurants, bodegas, and community institutions along the township's commercial corridors reflect this demographic reality and provide in-range cultural and culinary access that the township's proximity to Hackensack and Lodi amplifies further.
40%+ Hispanic · Latin Restaurants · Bodegas · Diverse Community · Southern Bergen
Hackensack — 5 Minutes North
Hackensack's Main Street commercial district — Bergen County's county seat, with HackensackUMC, ShopRite, restaurant row, and full everyday retail — is approximately 5 minutes north via Main Street or River Street. For a township of 2,700 with limited in-township commercial infrastructure, Hackensack's commercial density is effectively the in-range commercial ecosystem. Bergen County Academies (BCA) is in Hackensack and accessible for qualifying South Hackensack students. HackensackUMC — Bergen County's top hospital — is approximately 5 minutes north.
~5 min Hackensack · HackensackUMC · Main St Commercial · BCA · County Seat
Teterboro Airport — The Township's Most Distinctive Neighbor
Teterboro Airport — New Jersey's primary general aviation airport, handling private jets, charter aircraft, and business aviation for the New York metro area — shares the southwestern border with South Hackensack. The airport's flight patterns mean that private jet and business aircraft are a consistent presence in the township's airspace and soundscape. For residents, Teterboro's proximity means that private aviation departure and arrival is approximately 3–5 minutes by car. For the township's identity, Teterboro is the defining geographic neighbor that distinguishes South Hackensack from every other small Bergen County township.
Teterboro Airport · SW Border · Private Aviation · Business Jets · 3–5 Min Drive
Hackensack River Border & DeKorte Park (~5 min)
The Hackensack River forms part of South Hackensack's eastern boundary — connecting the township to the broader Hackensack River watershed and the New Jersey Meadowlands ecosystem. Richard W. DeKorte Park (Lyndhurst) — one of Bergen County's most distinctive nature preserves, with trails through the Meadowlands wetlands and bird watching — is approximately 5 minutes south. The Meadowlands ecosystem that the Hackensack River feeds into provides unexpected natural landscape access from a township that is otherwise completely urban in character.
Hackensack River · ~5 min DeKorte Park · Meadowlands · Wetlands · Bird Watching
Formed 1935 — Bergen County's Newest Township
South Hackensack was formed as a township by New Jersey Legislature on November 15, 1935 — replacing the former Lodi Township in a referendum that passed 309 to 15. It is one of Bergen County's youngest municipalities, created specifically because the residents of this 0.72-square-mile area wanted to establish an independent governing identity separate from Lodi Township. The decisive referendum vote (309 to 15 — a 20-to-1 margin) reflects a community that knew exactly what it wanted: independence, a distinct identity, and self-governance within Bergen County's municipal landscape.
Formed 1935 · From Lodi Township · 309-to-15 Referendum · Bergen's Youngest Township
Township Parks & Memorial Park
South Hackensack's township park system — within the 0.72-square-mile footprint — provides athletic fields, playgrounds, and community spaces for the township's 2,700 residents. Memorial Park, reflecting the township's community identity, serves as the primary outdoor gathering space. For a township with primarily residential and some commercial/industrial zoning, the park system reflects the community's commitment to maintaining public outdoor space within a very constrained geographic footprint.
Memorial Park · Township Parks · Athletic Fields · 0.72 Sq Mi
Richard W. DeKorte Park (~5 min, Lyndhurst) — Meadowlands Preserve
Richard W. DeKorte Park — a 105-acre nature preserve within the New Jersey Meadowlands in adjacent Lyndhurst (~5 minutes south) — offers trails through tidal wetlands and marsh habitat with remarkable birding (over 300 species recorded), kayaking, and Meadowlands landscape experience. For South Hackensack residents, DeKorte Park provides access to one of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the New York metro area within 5 minutes of the township's southern border. The Hackensack River that borders South Hackensack connects directly to the Meadowlands ecosystem that DeKorte Park preserves.
~5 min DeKorte Park · 105 Acres · 300+ Bird Species · Meadowlands · Trails
Teterboro Airport Adjacency — Newark Airport Access
Teterboro Airport (immediately adjacent, SW border) and Newark Liberty Airport (~15–20 minutes south via NJ Turnpike) give South Hackensack residents two major aviation options within close range. For the township's significant business community and professional households, Teterboro's 3–5 minute drive for private aviation departure is a practical commute-to-airport advantage shared by almost no other residential Bergen County community. Newark Airport's NJ Turnpike access via the Little Ferry/Moonachie approach is more direct from South Hackensack than from most Bergen County communities further from the Turnpike.
Teterboro 3–5 min · Newark ~15 min · Dual Aviation Access · Private + Commercial
HackensackUMC (~5 min) — Bergen's Top Hospital
HackensackUMC — Bergen County's top hospital and largest employer — is approximately 5 minutes north in Hackensack. For a township of 2,700 without in-township hospital infrastructure, having Bergen County's top hospital 5 minutes away is an exceptional proximity that reflects South Hackensack's geographic position immediately south of Bergen County's county seat and institutional center. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) approximately 20 minutes northwest is the secondary regional medical option.
~5 min HackensackUMC · Bergen's Top Hospital · County Seat Adjacent
South Hackensack Free Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving a diverse township of approximately 2,700 where 40%+ are Hispanic, 57.1% are US-born, and 74.2% of the working population is employed in professional or administrative positions. The library serves a community with a $84,527 median household income and a poverty rate of 13.67% — a range reflecting South Hackensack's genuinely mixed socioeconomic character. Multilingual resources — Spanish, English, and other languages — reflect the diverse community the library serves.
Civic · BCCLS · Spanish Resources · Diverse Community · Mixed Socioeconomic
Mixed Residential, Commercial & Industrial Character
South Hackensack's 0.72 square miles contains a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zoning — a more varied land use character than most purely residential Bergen County communities. Bergen Real Estate notes that the township "includes sections with commercial and industrial zoning, which contribute to its diverse character." This mixed character is consistent with the township's formation history (carved from Lodi Township in 1935) and its position between Hackensack's commercial center and the Meadowlands/Teterboro industrial-aviation corridor. For buyers, the mixed zoning means that some residential areas are adjacent to commercial or industrial activity — a practical consideration that the highway access and price tier compensate for.
Mixed Zoning · Residential + Commercial + Industrial · I-80 Corridor · Practical Character
BCA — Bergen County Academies, 5 Minutes North
Bergen County Academies (BCA) — one of New Jersey's most competitive public magnet schools, nationally recognized, with acceptance rates comparable to selective private schools — is located in Hackensack approximately 5 minutes north of South Hackensack. For qualifying South Hackensack students who earn admission to BCA, the school is a 5-minute drive from home — the shortest BCA commute of any Bergen County community. The combination of the PreK–8 South Hackensack Memorial School (10.8:1) for foundational education and BCA for high-achieving high schoolers creates an educational pathway that the township's $84,527 median income community can access at this price tier.
BCA ~5 min · Nationally Recognized · 5-Min Commute · Shortest BCA Commute Bergen County
Borough Identity — 309-to-15 Referendum, 1935
South Hackensack was formed on a decisive vote: 309 to 15 — a 20-to-1 margin — in the November 5, 1935 referendum that created the township from Lodi Township. The decisive nature of the vote reflects a community that was clear about its desire for independence and self-governance. The township has maintained that independent identity for 90 years. At 0.72 square miles and approximately 2,700 residents, South Hackensack is one of Bergen County's smallest municipalities — but it is not an accident of geography; it is the product of a specific community decision made in 1935 that has been maintained ever since.
309-to-15 Referendum · 1935 · Independence from Lodi · 90 Years · Small but Specific
Hackensack Commercial District (~5 min)
Hackensack's Main Street and surrounding commercial district — ShopRite, restaurant row, banking, specialty retail, and the full range of everyday commercial services — is approximately 5 minutes north. For a township of 2,700 with limited in-township retail, Hackensack's commercial density effectively serves as South Hackensack's in-range shopping environment. Bergen County Academies, HackensackUMC, the Bergen County courthouse, and the county seat's full institutional infrastructure are all accessible within the same 5-minute drive north.
~5 min Hackensack · ShopRite · Main St · BCA · HackensackUMC · County Seat
Paramus (~15 min) · Lodi (~5 min) · Little Ferry (~5 min)
Garden State Plaza and Paramus (Whole Foods, Bergen Town Center) approximately 15 minutes northwest via Route 17 North. Lodi's Route 46 commercial corridor approximately 5 minutes west. Little Ferry's commercial strip approximately 5 minutes south. For a township whose I-80/Route 46 access distributes commercial reach in all directions, South Hackensack residents have practical access to three distinct commercial ecosystems — Hackensack (north), Lodi (west), Little Ferry/Moonachie (south) — all within 5–10 minutes by car.
~15 min Paramus · ~5 min Lodi · ~5 min Little Ferry · 4-Direction Commercial Access
HackensackUMC (~5 min) · Newark Airport (~15 min via NJ Tpk)
HackensackUMC (~5 min north) for Bergen County's top hospital. Newark Liberty Airport (~15–20 min south via NJ Turnpike from the Moonachie/Little Ferry interchanges) for commercial air travel — closer from South Hackensack than from any other Bergen County residential community at this price tier. Teterboro Airport (3–5 min) for private aviation. The dual airport access — one of the most distinctive practical advantages of South Hackensack's geographic position — is available at a $475K–$650K SFH price point with an $11,167 average tax bill.
~5 min HackensackUMC · Newark ~15 min · Teterboro 3–5 min · Dual Airport Access
By the Numbers
South Hackensack at a Glance
Municipality Type
Township (not borough)
Bergen County · 0.72 sq mi · est. 1935
Population
~2,688–2,810
37% White · 40%+ Hispanic · 5% Asian
Median HH Income
$84,527
Median age 37.8 · 57.1% US-born · diverse
SFH Median Price
~$475K–$650K
Homes.com $550K +7% · 22-day DOM
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
$11,167
1.959% rate · 1.916% effective · NJ official
School District
DFG CD · 10.8:1
265 students · → Hackensack HS Comets 1894
Zip Code
07606
Teterboro adjacent · I-80 · Route 46 · Hackensack 5 min
Teterboro Airport
Immediately Adjacent
SW border · 3–5 min drive · private aviation
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near South Hackensack
Buyers considering South Hackensack often explore these neighboring southern Bergen and Meadowlands-corridor communities — all within 10 minutes, ranging from comparable affordability to the step-up tiers above.
Hackensack
Adjacent N · BCA · HackensackUMC · county seat
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Little Ferry
Adjacent SE · Hackensack River · $10,577 avg bill
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Moonachie
Adjacent S · Meadowlands · $8,990 avg bill · affordable
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Lodi
Adjacent W · Route 46 · diverse · affordable
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Teterboro
Adjacent SW · airport borough · $1,937 avg bill
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Carlstadt
Nearby · 3rd lowest Bergen bill $8,763 · I-80
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Hasbrouck Heights
Nearby · The Boulevard · Teterboro Station · step-up
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North Arlington
Nearby · 8.5 mi Manhattan · #14 hottest NJ 2026
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Lyndhurst
Nearby · 2.086% rate · new NJ Transit 2025 · step-up
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
1.6K
1.6K in 2020
Density
3K
per square mile
Households
568
34 With Children
Gender
49% / 51%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
50% / 50%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (1)Middle Schools (1)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
6/10
Memorial School
Dyer Ave, South Hackensack, NJ 07606
Public
PK - 8
No
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Common Questions
South Hackensack, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in South Hackensack — Bergen County's most strategically located small township: 0.72 sq mi, $11,167 avg tax bill, I-80 and Route 46 access, Teterboro Airport on the border, Hackensack 5 minutes north, $550K median (+7%, 22-day DOM), and BCA 5 minutes from home for qualifying students.
South Hackensack is a thin, fast-moving market at Bergen County's accessible price tier. Homes.com reports a 12-month median of $550,000 (+7% YoY) with a 22-day DOM — one of the guide's faster DOM figures, reflecting genuine motivated-buyer demand at the sub-$650K Bergen County price point. Bergen Real Estate notes "properties tend to sell steadily, reflecting demand from buyers seeking affordability close to New York City." The market is thin by inventory (typically 3–8 active SFH listings at any time), which concentrates competition on well-priced homes and keeps DOM tight. The buyer profile: families and professionals who need I-80/Route 46 highway access, sub-$650K Bergen County pricing, and the practical proximity to Hackensack's employment and institutional ecosystem. Talk to us about current South Hackensack market conditions →
The practical range: smaller ranches, capes, and original-condition homes: $440K–$540K. Standard SFH and updated homes: $530K–$650K. Larger or renovated properties and duplexes: $650K–$800K+. Homes.com $550K 12-month median (+7%) is the most reliable current figure. Bergen Real Estate: "median home price of around $500K." The township's mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and some multi-family stock means the full price range spans from condos/duplexes in the $400Ks to renovated SFH at $700K+. South Hackensack is Bergen County's answer for buyers who have researched the county's sub-$650K SFH tier and need I-80 access and Teterboro adjacency as part of their specific location criteria.
South Hackensack's housing stock reflects its mixed zoning character and post-WWII suburban development. Single-family homes — the dominant ownership type, ranches and capes primarily, in original to updated condition. Duplexes and two-family homes — a meaningful portion of the township's 1,376 housing units, reflecting the mixed residential character. Multi-family residences — some three- and four-unit properties in the commercial/residential transition zones near Route 46. Bergen Real Estate: "Single-family homes and duplexes dominate the residential market." At 1,376 housing units for approximately 2,700 residents, South Hackensack is genuinely dense for its size — reflecting the 0.72-square-mile footprint that concentrates housing within a very compact area. Buyers should expect a practical, urban-adjacent housing character rather than the spacious lot character of Bergen County's more residential-only communities.
South Hackensack is primarily a car-commuter community — 89.6% drive to work. The highway positioning makes this practical: I-80 east to GWB approximately 15–20 minutes off-peak. Route 46 east connects to the GWB corridor. NJ Transit bus service from adjacent Hackensack and Route 46 stops provides Port Authority Bus Terminal access in approximately 35–50 minutes. No in-township NJ Transit rail — the nearest stations are in Hackensack (accessible by bus or short drive) and Teterboro Station (Hasbrouck Heights area, nearby). Newark Liberty Airport is approximately 15–20 minutes south via NJ Turnpike through the Moonachie/Little Ferry interchanges — closer from South Hackensack than from most Bergen County communities. For buyers who work in Bergen County — Hackensack 5 minutes, Lodi 5 minutes, Moonachie/Carlstadt 5 minutes — South Hackensack's central southern Bergen position provides very short in-county commutes. The Homes.com listing description specifically calls out "just minutes from Teterboro Train station, Route 46, Route 80, and the NJ Turnpike" as key selling points.
Two tiers to understand. The South Hackensack School District — PreK–8, 1 school (South Hackensack Memorial School), 265 students (2023–24), 10.8:1 ratio, DFG CD, 1 Dyer Avenue — provides intimate PreK–8 education at a genuinely good student-teacher ratio for the DFG CD classification. Niche.com notes "the public schools in South Hackensack Township are above average." For high school, students attend Hackensack High School (135 First Street, Comets, Navy Blue and Gold, established 1894, 1,813 students, 13.2:1, Big North Conference, DFG CD) — a large, diverse comprehensive high school in the county seat with 25 athletic teams. Bergen County Academies (BCA) in Hackensack is approximately 5 minutes from South Hackensack — the shortest BCA commute of any Bergen County residential community — accessible for qualifying students through the competitive admissions process. The honest assessment: South Hackensack Memorial School is good for its DFG tier at 10.8:1; Hackensack HS is a large community school; and BCA remains the exceptional option for qualifying students at the most practical commute distance in Bergen County.
South Hackensack's general tax rate is 1.959% with an effective rate of 1.916%. The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $11,167 (NJ Division of Taxation) — below the Bergen County average of $13,329. On a $550K home, expect approximately $7,700–$10,800/year. On a $650K home, approximately $9,100–$12,800. The 1.916% effective rate is one of Bergen County's more favorable for the price tier — comparable to Palisades Park (1.395%) and lower than many central Bergen communities. The $11,167 average bill reflects the township's modest assessed base (smaller homes, mixed zoning) rather than a low rate per se. Comparisons: adjacent Hackensack has a lower effective rate (2.3% per some sources) but lower home values; Moonachie (adjacent S) has a lower avg bill ($8,990); Little Ferry (adjacent SE) has $10,577. South Hackensack's $11,167 is the bill that comes with Bergen County's most practically positioned sub-$650K SFH market for I-80/Teterboro-adjacent buyers. Tax bills due quarterly.
The southern Bergen affordable tier comparison: Hackensack — adjacent north, county seat, BCA in-borough, HackensackUMC, diverse, $387K–$465K median (lower prices, more urban), more condo/rental stock, higher density, lower homeownership rate (37%) — more affordable entry but less residential character. Lodi — adjacent west, Route 46, diverse, $550K–$650K SFH, Route 17/46/I-80 access — comparable price and character, different specific location. Moonachie — adjacent south, $8,990 avg bill (lower), very small (2,700 residents), Meadowlands flood risk, industrial character. Little Ferry — adjacent southeast, $10,577 avg bill, Hackensack River, Sandy flood risk, K-8 own district. South Hackensack — 1.916% eff., $11,167 avg, DFG CD PreK–8 10.8:1, I-80/Rt-46, Teterboro adjacent, BCA 5 min, $550K +7% 22-day DOM, $84.5K median HH income. For buyers who specifically need Teterboro adjacency, I-80 access, and Bergen County address at sub-$650K: South Hackensack is the only community that delivers all three simultaneously.
Yes. The +7% YoY appreciation, 22-day DOM, and thin inventory reflect a market where well-priced homes sell quickly. The buyer pool is motivated and practical: families and professionals entering Bergen County from Passaic County, Hudson County, or stepping up from renting in Hackensack; car-dependent workers in the Meadowlands employment corridor (Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Teterboro airport workers); buyers who specifically need I-80 or NJ Turnpike access; and the BCA pipeline — families who have done the math and found that living 5 minutes from BCA with a sub-$650K home and $11,167 tax bill is a specific value proposition that no other Bergen County community matches. Spring (March–May) is strongest; the practical buyer pool is active year-round. Get a free South Hackensack home valuation →
Homes.com: 22-day average DOM — one of Bergen County's faster markets at the sub-$650K tier. Well-priced SFH at $530K–$620K in spring: typically 2–3 weeks. Key selling messages: $11,167 official avg bill (below Bergen average), I-80/Route 46 access (GWB ~15 min, Newark Airport ~15 min), Teterboro Airport immediately adjacent (3–5 min for private aviation), HackensackUMC 5 min north, BCA 5 min north (shortest Bergen County BCA commute), 10.8:1 PreK–8 DFG CD, Hackensack HS Comets est. 1894, $550K +7% YoY 22-day DOM, 40%+ Hispanic diverse community, formed 1935 (309-to-15 referendum), Hackensack River border, DeKorte Park 5 min. The I-80/Teterboro/BCA proximity combination is the specific selling argument that no other Bergen County sub-$650K community can make. Learn how we sell homes in South Hackensack →
South Hackensack is Bergen County's most specific small township — 0.72 square miles, carved from Lodi Township in 1935 by a vote of 309 to 15, sitting between Bergen County's county seat to the north and one of the New York metro area's busiest private aviation airports to the southwest. The planes from Teterboro are part of the daily soundscape; so is Route 46. The Hackensack River runs along the eastern edge. DeKorte Park and the Meadowlands are 5 minutes south. HackensackUMC and Bergen County Academies are 5 minutes north. The community is genuinely diverse — 40%+ Hispanic, 37% White, 5% Asian, $84,527 median household income — and the township's 37.8 median age reflects the younger families who find that sub-$650K Bergen County homeownership with I-80 access and BCA within walking distance of the driving range is the specific combination that their budget and location requirements produce. South Hackensack is not Bergen County's quietest community or its most prestigious. It is exactly what it has been since the 309 residents who voted for independence in 1935 decided it should be: a small, distinct, specifically located township that knows where it is and what it's for.