New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Hightstown is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,869. Residents earn $107,431 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hightstown receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Hightstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hightstown is $107,431, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Hightstown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Hightstown is $333,200, 18% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,638 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Hightstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 125 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,144 per 100,000, 42% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hightstown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 62.0% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 38.0% |
| 184% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,431 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,572 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.92% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $333,200 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $453,908 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $284 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,638 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.92% |
| Obesity | 24.0% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.2% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Total Violent | 125.2/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 53.7/100K |
| Assault | 71.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,144.5/100K |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 232.5/100K |
| Theft | 912.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 97 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2685°N, 74.5258°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,772/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |