At a Glance
Median Income
$91,250
$40,297 per capita
Home Value
$337,100
Zillow: $477,993
Median Rent
$1,419/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
297/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.8%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
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)
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.