New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Hackettstown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 10,143. Residents earn $91,250 per year, which is 21% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hackettstown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Hackettstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hackettstown is $91,250, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Hackettstown is $337,100, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,419 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hackettstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 63 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,514 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hackettstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 77.0% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.0% |
| 72% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,250 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,297 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $337,100 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $477,993 |
| Median List Price | $464,500 |
| Median List Price | $464,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $260 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,419 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,514 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 62.7/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 62.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,514.2/100K |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 208.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,253.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 539 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8537°N, 74.8249°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.8% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,810/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |