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Hackettstown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Morris County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,143 Population 2,810/sq mi density
$91,250 Median Income $40,297 per capita
$337,100 Home Value $477,993 Zillow
$1,419 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
32 Violent Crime/100K 297 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,250 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$337,100 home value, $1,419/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hackettstown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,250
21% above
$40,297 per capita
Home Value
$337,100
20% above
Zillow: $477,993
Median Rent
$1,419/mo
22% above
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% below
297/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
3% above
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hackettstown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hackettstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
120%
Rent
122%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
103%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hackettstown a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hackettstown residents earn a median household income of $91,250 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,297. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hackettstown is $337,100 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,993. Median rent is $1,419/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Hackettstown reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 297/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

34.8% of adults in Hackettstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hackettstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population10,143
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density2,810/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$91,250
Per Capita$40,297
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946

Housing

A+
Home Value$337,100
Rent$1,419
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$477,993
Housing Units3,800
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent32/100K
Property297/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary21/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation539 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37

Did You Know?

The median home in Hackettstown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.