New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Hewitt is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,797. Residents earn $182,516 per year, which is 143% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hewitt receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, long commute times. Hewitt stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hewitt is $182,516, which is significantly higher than the national average — 143% above $75,149. This places Hewitt among higher-income communities. At 21.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Hewitt is $436,700, making it a premium housing market at 55% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,236 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hewitt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 93.5% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $182,516 |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $78,257 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,224 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,402 |
| Unemployment | 21.4% |
| 494% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,191 |
| County GDP | $29,074M |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Healthcare | 1,495 |
| Retail | 1,866 |
| Manufacturing | 611 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.62% |
| Commute Time | 46.9 min |
| Work from Home | 36.5% |
| Census Median | $436,700 |
| 55% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,236 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 45.7% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,450 |
| 227% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.62% |
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1762°N, 74.3248°W |
| County FIPS | 34031 |
Winner: Republican by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.4% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 605/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,495 |
| Restaurants | 1,085 |
| Retail Stores | 1,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 46.9 min |
| Work from Home | 36.5% |