Hightstown, NJ
New Jersey · Mercer County · Trenton-Princeton Metro
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.
Data updated April 2026
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How Hightstown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Economy
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A+Crime
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Climate
Education
B+Community
Is Hightstown a Good Place to Live?
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, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Hightstown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
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.
Cost of Living & Housing
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.
Safety & Crime
Hightstown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 418 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
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. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Population
Gender Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Hightstown vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Hightstown vs U.S. Average
Income: Hightstown vs U.S.
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $107,431 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,572 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Gini Index | 0.502 (0=equal, 1=unequal) |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Cost of Living | 108.80 (100=avg) |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.92% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $333,200 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $453,908 |
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $574,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $284 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,638 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 70.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.2% |
| Housing Units | 2,158 |
| Median Year Built | 1956 |
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.92% |
Health Metrics: Hightstown vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| 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% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 9.3% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 15.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Short Sleep | 35.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.3% |
| Uninsured | 13.1% |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Primary Care | 1:1,106 |
| Dentists | 1:1,182 |
| Mental Health | 1:244 |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Dental Visits | 68.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
Crime Rates: Hightstown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 114.0/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 57.0/100K |
| Robbery | 19.0/100K |
| Assault | 38.0/100K |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 417.9/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 38.0/100K |
| Theft | 360.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Traffic Accidents | 763 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.3 / 4.0 |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Temperature
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0450 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 134 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Hightstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").
2024 Presidential Election (County)
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
Safety & Disasters
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Traffic Accidents | 763 |
| Avg Accident Severity | 2.3 / 4.0 |
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.7% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.6% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 12.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.97 |
Area & Infrastructure
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro / 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 4,772/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| County | Mercer County County |
Services
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Avg Download Speed | 171.5 Mbps |
| Avg Upload Speed | 86.0 Mbps |
| Max Download Speed | 1,000 Mbps |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
Commute & Transportation
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
Healthcare
| Doctor Visit (Primary Care) | $272 ($163–$435) |
| Specialist Visit | $381 ($218–$598) |
| Urgent Care Visit | $218 ($109–$381) |
| Emergency Room Visit | $2,394 ($870–$5,440) |
| Dental Cleaning | $141 ($82–$218) |
| Dental Filling | $272 ($163–$435) |
Auto Repair
| Oil Change (Conventional) | $49 ($27–$82) |
| Oil Change (Synthetic) | $82 ($54–$131) |
| Brake Pad Replacement | $326 ($163–$544) |
| Tire Rotation | $44 ($22–$82) |
| New Tires (Set of 4) | $653 ($435–$1,088) |
| Battery Replacement | $218 ($109–$381) |
Home Services
| Plumber (Per Hour) | $109 ($65–$163) |
| Electrician (Per Hour) | $98 ($54–$152) |
| HVAC Repair | $435 ($163–$870) |
| HVAC System Install | $7,616 ($4,352–$13,056) |
| Roof Repair | $1,088 ($435–$2,176) |
| Roof Replacement | $9,792 ($5,984–$16,320) |
Legal
| Divorce (Uncontested) | $1,632 ($544–$3,808) |
| Divorce (Contested) | $16,320 ($5,440–$32,640) |
| DUI Defense | $5,440 ($2,176–$10,880) |
| Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) | $1,632 ($870–$3,264) |
| Will Preparation | $544 ($218–$1,088) |
| Trust Preparation | $2,720 ($1,088–$5,440) |
Personal Care
| Men's Haircut | $27 ($16–$49) |
| Women's Haircut | $60 ($33–$109) |
| Hair Coloring (Full) | $163 ($82–$272) |
| Manicure | $27 ($16–$49) |
| Pedicure | $44 ($27–$71) |
| Massage (1 Hour) | $87 ($54–$141) |
Food & Grocery
| Gallon of Milk (per gallon) | $4.46 ($3.26–$5.98) |
| Dozen Eggs (per dozen) | $3.81 ($2.72–$5.44) |
| Loaf of Bread | $4.13 ($2.72–$5.98) |
| Chicken Breast (per lb) | $4.90 ($3.26–$7.07) |
| Ground Beef (per lb) | $5.98 ($4.35–$8.16) |
| Rice (per lb) | $1.09 ($0.65–$1.96) |
Utilities
| Electricity (Monthly) | $152 ($87–$272) |
| Natural Gas (Monthly) | $76 ($33–$163) |
| Water/Sewer (Monthly) | $76 ($44–$131) |
| Internet (Monthly) | $76 ($44–$109) |
| Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) | $71 ($33–$109) |
| Cable TV (Monthly) | $92 ($54–$163) |
Transportation
| Monthly Parking (Downtown) | $218 ($82–$544) |
| Car Insurance (Annual) | $2,176 ($1,306–$3,808) |
| Bus Pass (Monthly) | $76 ($33–$141) |
| Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) | $16 ($8.70–$27) |
| Car Registration (Annual) | $109 ($33–$272) |
| Driver's License Renewal | $33 ($16–$82) |
Education & Childcare
| Daycare (Infant, Monthly) | $1,306 ($653–$2,720) |
| Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) | $1,088 ($544–$2,176) |
| After-School Care (Monthly) | $435 ($218–$762) |
| Tutoring (Per Hour) | $54 ($27–$109) |
| SAT/ACT Prep Course | $1,088 ($435–$2,720) |
| Private School (K-12, Annual) | $13,600 ($5,440–$32,640) |
Pets
| Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) | $65 ($33–$109) |
| Dog Vaccination (Annual) | $109 ($54–$218) |
| Dog Grooming | $65 ($33–$109) |
| Pet Boarding (Per Night) | $44 ($22–$82) |
| Dog Spay/Neuter | $326 ($163–$544) |
| Cat Spay/Neuter | $218 ($109–$435) |
Childcare
| Center-Based (monthly) | |
| Infant | $1,274 |
| Toddler | $1,240 |
| Preschool | $1,240 |
| Family Childcare (monthly) | |
| Infant | $831 |
| Toddler | $857 |
| Preschool | $803 |
Top Industries in Mercer County
Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).
| Industry | Jobs | Establishments | Avg Annual Pay | Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 28,730 | 2,123 | $70,701 | 0.76 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 24,547 | 1,781 | $156,393 | 1.34 |
| Retail Trade | 18,517 | 1,120 | $40,342 | 0.70 |
| Administrative & Waste Services | 16,377 | 732 | $46,418 | 1.05 |
| Educational Services | 15,734 | 244 | $100,981 | 2.88 |
| Finance & Insurance | 14,692 | 546 | $155,381 | 1.37 |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 12,694 | 834 | $29,630 | 0.53 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 11,135 | 201 | $50,690 | 1.00 |
| Manufacturing | 10,061 | 326 | $146,747 | 0.46 |
| Other Services | 7,228 | 1,146 | $56,269 | 0.91 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,895 | 389 | $128,150 | 0.66 |
| Construction | 5,683 | 650 | $96,995 | 0.41 |
| Management of Companies | 4,929 | 80 | $210,649 | 1.11 |
| Information & Technology | 3,034 | 204 | $140,742 | 0.61 |
| Real Estate | 2,549 | 298 | $76,155 | 0.62 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 2,188 | 150 | $29,729 | 0.49 |
| Unclassified | 640 | 535 | $62,725 | 1.74 |
| Utilities | 631 | 18 | $171,004 | 0.63 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 161 | 28 | $30,433 | 0.08 |
| Mining & Oil/Gas | 15 | 4 | $109,078 | 0.02 |
Schools in Hightstown
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown High School | High | 1,644 | 128 | 12.8:1 |
| Melvin H. Kreps Middle School | Middle | 1,176 | 108 | 10.9:1 |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | Elementary | 611 | 63 | 9.7:1 |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | Elementary | 480 | 44 | 10.9:1 |
Radio Stations near Hightstown
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Sleeping Pill | ambient, meditation | MP3 256 kbps | |
| The Bluegrass Jamboree | americana, bluegrass | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WFMU | experimental, freeform | AAC+ 256 kbps | |
| 70's Hits DJ Jan The Man | 70s, classic hits | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ambiant Sleeping Pill | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WPRB 103.3 FM - Princeton, NJ | commercial, freeform | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Jammin Oldies Radio - Jammin 105 | oldies | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Mustbe5 Radio | afrobeat, electronic | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 94.5PST | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Bust.club | podcast | UNKNOWN | |
| KOL BRAMAH 107.9 FM LAKEWOOD | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| R I B Web Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WDVR | community radio, family | MP3 | |
| WRSU | university radio | AAC 128 kbps |
Campgrounds Near Hightstown
1 campgrounds found near Hightstown.
| Name | Rating | Sites | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND | 4.5/5 | 7 | Free |
National Parks Near Hightstown
140 national parks and monuments found near Hightstown.
| Park | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Marshland | State Park | Free |
| African Burial Ground National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Allaire State Park | State Park | Free |
| Allaire State Park | State Park | Free |
| Allamuchy Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Barnegat | State Park | Free |
| Barnegat Lighthouse State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bayswater Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Bellevue State Park | State Park | Free |
| Benjamin Rush State Park | State Park | Free |
| Big Pocono State Park | State Park | Free |
| Blauvelt State Park | State Park | Free |
| Braen-Stone Industries Inc. | State Park | Free |
| Broad Channel American Park | State Park | Free |
| Browns Point Park | State Park | Free |
| Buck Mountain | State Park | Free |
| Camp Zehnder | State Park | Free |
| Castle Clinton National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Cheesequake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Cranberry Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware Canal State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware Canal State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware Canal State Park (David Library) | State Park | Free |
| Delaware River Access State Park | State Park | Free |
| Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | $10 |
| Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park | State Park | Free |
| Division of Parks and Forestry Park | State Park | Free |
| Double Trouble State Park | State Park | Free |
| Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Edison State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument | Free |
| Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park | State Park | Free |
| Evansburg State Park | State Park | Free |
| Farny State Park | State Park | Free |
| FDR Four Freedoms State Park Park | State Park | Free |
| Federal Hall National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Federal Land | State Park | Free |
| Fort Washington State Park | State Park | Free |
| Fox Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gantry Plaza State Park | State Park | Free |
| Gateway National Recreation Area | National Recreation Area | Free |
| General Grant National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Gouldsboro State Park | State Park | Free |
| Governors Island National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Great Egg Harbor River | Free | |
| Greenwood Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hacklebarney State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hamilton Grange National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| Hamilton Marsh State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hart's Brook Nature Preserve and Arboretum | State Park | Free |
| Haverstraw Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hawk Island State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hempstead Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| High Point State Park | State Park | Free |
| High Tor State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hook Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hopatcong State Park | State Park | Free |
| Hopewell Park | State Park | Free |
| Hudson River Park | State Park | Free |
| Hutchinson River Pkwy Lands | State Park | Free |
| Independence National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $1 |
| Inland Blue Acres | State Park | Free |
| Island Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kittatinny Valley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Kittatinny Valley State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lake Musconetcong State Park | State Park | Free |
| Liberty State Park | State Park | Free |
| Limited Practical Use Program | State Park | Free |
| Long Pond Ironworks State Park | State Park | Free |
| Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River | National Wild and Scenic River | Free |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site | National Historic Site | $30 |
| Lusscroft Farm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Marsha P. Johnson State Park | State Park | Free |
| McEvoy Tract | State Park | Free |
| Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve | State Park | Free |
| Monmouth Battlefield State Park | State Park | Free |
| Morristown National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Mount Laurel State Park | State Park | Free |
| National Parks of New York Harbor | Free | |
| Neshaminy State Park | State Park | Free |
| New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve | National Reserve | Free |
| Nockamixon State Park | State Park | Free |
| Nyack Beach State Park | State Park | Free |
| Osmun Forest | State Park | Free |
| Palisades State Park | State Park | Free |
| Palmyra Cove Nature Park | State Park | Free |
| Parvin State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Paterson Great Falls State Park | State Park | Free |
| Paulinskill Valley Trail | State Park | Free |
| Pequest River Grny | State Park | Free |
| Pigeon Swamp State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pimple Hills | State Park | Free |
| Princeton Battlefield State Park | State Park | Free |
| Pyramid Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ralph Stover State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rancocas State Park | State Park | Free |
| Raritan River Confluence State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rec Trail Wash Cross - Princet | State Park | Free |
| Ridley Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Ringwood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Roberto Clemente State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rockefeller State Park Preserve | State Park | Free |
| Rockland Lake State Park | State Park | Free |
| Rutgers Community Park | State Park | Free |
| Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Shirley Chisholm State Park | State Park | Free |
| Six Mile Run Reservoir Site | State Park | Free |
| Soldiers and Sailors | State Park | Free |
| Statue Of Liberty National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Stephens State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sterling Forest State Park | State Park | Free |
| Stonewall National Monument | National Monument | Free |
| Stow Creek State Park | State Park | Free |
| Sussex Branch Trail | State Park | Free |
| Swartswood State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tallman Mountain State Park | State Park | Free |
| Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial | National Memorial | Free |
| The Cauffiel Estate | State Park | Free |
| Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site | National Historic Site | Free |
| Thomas Edison National Historical Park | National Historical Park | $10 |
| Tobyhanna State Park | State Park | Free |
| Troy Meadows State Park | State Park | Free |
| Tyler State Park | State Park | Free |
| unknown | State Park | Free |
| unknown | State Park | Free |
| Valley Forge National Historical Park | National Historical Park | Free |
| Valley Stream State Park | State Park | Free |
| Voorhees State Park | State Park | Free |
| Washington Crossing | State Park | Free |
| Washington Crossing State Park | State Park | Free |
| Washington Crossing State Park | State Park | Free |
| Washington Rock State Park | State Park | Free |
| Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail | National Historic Trail | Free |
| Wawayanda State Park | State Park | Free |
| Wawayanda State Park | State Park | Free |
Historical Trends — Hightstown
Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).
Population
Median Household Income
| Year | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,537 | $76,500 |
| 2015 | 5,483 | $71,174 |
| 2017 | 5,307 | $72,973 |
| 2019 | 5,314 | $80,410 |
| 2021 | 5,871 | $91,875 |
| 2023 | 5,928 | $107,431 |
Museums in Hightstown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDER UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 6098955588 | $207,835,211 | |
| FITZ RANDOLPH OBSERVATORY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8006226767 | $162,392,000 | |
| MILBERG GALLERY FOR THE GRAPHIC ARTS | ART MUSEUM | $162,392,000 | ||
| PEYTON OBSERVATORY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 8006226767 | $162,392,000 | |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 6092583788 | $162,392,000 | |
| PRINCETON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | $162,392,000 | ||
| GRUSS GALLERIES | ART MUSEUM | $75,826,825 | ||
| GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE | ART MUSEUM | 6096891040 | $4,236,205 | |
| HISTORIC MORVEN | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6099248144 | $1,187,320 | |
| MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7324621466 | $819,422 | |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PRINCETON NEW JERSEY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6099216748 | $650,599 | |
| KIDSBRIDGE | CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | 6095810239 | $383,867 | |
| COSTUME SOCIETY OF AMERICA | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7572212668 | $266,978 | |
| ROEBLING MAIN GATE MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 100 SECOND AVENUE | 6094997200 | $259,035 |
| CROSSROADS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6096332060 | $252,168 | |
| PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 414 RIVER VIEW PLAZA | 6093926409 | $195,279 |
| PRINCETON BATTLEFIELD AREA PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 500 MERCER RD | $94,940 | |
| CITY MUSEUM OF TRENTON AT ELLARSLIE MANSION | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6099893632 | $94,153 | |
| TRENTON CITY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 299 PARKSIDE AVE | 6099893632 | $94,153 |
| TRENTON MUSEUM SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6099893632 | $94,153 | |
| MEADOWS FOUNDATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $69,089 | ||
| BORDENTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 302 FARNSWORTH AVENUE | 6092981740 | $66,904 |
| CRANBURY HISTORICAL AND PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6098601889 | $62,607 | |
| HERITAGE MUSEUM | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 3138752264 | $56,096 | |
| JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONMOUTHCTY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 310 MOUNTS CORNER DR | 7322526990 | $56,096 |
| TRENTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6093964478 | $35,390 | |
| HOPEWELL MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 6094660103 | $23,445 | |
| PRINCETON DOLL & TOY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6093338600 | $18,593 | |
| LAWRENCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 2065 | $17,152 | |
| ITALIAN AMERICAN NATIONAL HALL OF FAME | GENERAL MUSEUM | PO BOX 3442 | 6095869010 | $12,218 |
| SAYEN HOUSE & GARDENS | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $2,754 | ||
| NEW EGYPT HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6097588111 | $673 | |
| WILLIAM GREEN FARMHOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 27 FEDERAL CITY ROAD AT VIOLET COX DRIVE | $150 | |
| 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| 78TH DIVISION HISTORICAL HOLDING | GENERAL MUSEUM | 91 SOUTH TRUMAN DRIVE | 7328672039 | |
| ARMED FORCES HERITAGE HOUSE | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM | PO BOX 324 | 6099141949 | |
| BATTLEFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2 WATER STREET | ||
| BOBDOLL TRENTON MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6092758911 | ||
| CAMP OLDEN CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE AND MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | 2202 KUSER RD | 6095858900 | |
| CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2 FRONT ST | 6092983700 | |
| CRANBURY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6096552611 | ||
| EAST BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| EAST BRUNSWICK MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7322571508 | ||
| EAST BRUNSWICK MUSEUM CORPORATION HISTORIC DISTRICT OF OLD B | GENERAL MUSEUM | 16 MAPLE ST | ||
| ENSLEY-MOUNT-BUCKALEW HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7325212040 | ||
| ERDMAN ART GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 8006226767 | ||
| EWING TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6098832455 | ||
| FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HERITAGE SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7325779766 | ||
| GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 6095864800 | ||
| GEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| GOMBIN JEWISH HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| GRIGGSTOWN HISTORICA SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9083593589 | ||
| HAMILTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | HAMILTON | 6095851686 | |
| HIGHTSTOWN-EAST WINDSOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6093719580 | ||
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AMBOY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 100 HAROLD HOFFMAN PLAZA | ||
| HOPEWELL OLD SCHOOL BAPTIST CHURCH | GENERAL MUSEUM | |||
| INVENTION FACTORY | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 6093962002 | ||
| JAMESBURG HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 203 BUCKELEW AVENUE | 7325212040 | |
| JANE VOORHEES ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | 7329327237 | ||
| JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CENTRAK NEW JERSEY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7322494894 | ||
| KINGSTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | PO BOX 323 | ||
| MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6092984174 | ||
| MEADOW LAKES - THE ROBERT A. WINTERS ARBORETUM | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 300 ETRA ROAD | ||
| MERCER HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6093923100 | ||
| MEREDITH HAVENS FIRE MUSEUM OF TRENTON | GENERAL MUSEUM | 244 PERRY STREET | 6099894038 | |
| METLAR-BODINE HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7324638363 | ||
| METZ BICYCLE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7324627363 | ||
| MILLSTONE VALLEY PRESERVATION COALTITION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| MONUMENT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION FOUNDATION | HISTORY MUSEUM | 9083598582 | ||
| MUSEUM OF COMPUTER ART | ART MUSEUM | |||
| NEW BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| NEW JERSEY MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7322140077 | ||
| NEW JERSEY STATE MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 6092926464 | ||
| NJ OFFICE OF HISTORIC SITES | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6097770238 | ||
| NORTH BRUNSWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 101 BARRACK STREET | 6093961776 | |
| PAUL ROBESON HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2154741378 | ||
| PLAINSBORO HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6097999040 | ||
| PLAINSBORO PRESERVE | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 80 SCOTTS CORNER ROAD | 6098979400 | |
| PLANETARIUM | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM | 205 WEST STATE STREET | ||
| PLEASANT PLAINS SCHOOL HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PORT OF TRENTON MUSEUM | HISTORY MUSEUM | |||
| POTTERIES OF TRENTON SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| PRINCETON UNIVERISTY ART MUSEUM | ART MUSEUM | MCCORMICK HALL | 6092583788 | |
| ROCKINGHAM STATE HISTORIC SITE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6096837132 | ||
| ROOSEVELT PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | |||
| RUTGERS GARDENS | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 112 RYDERS LANE | ||
| RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7329327243 | ||
| RUTGERS GEOLOGY MUSEUM HAMILTON-NEW BRNS | GENERAL MUSEUM | 7329327243 | ||
| SAYREVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7323907048 | ||
| SOMERSET COUNTY CULTURAL & HERITAGE ENDOWMENT FUND | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 9086473610 | ||
| SOUTH RIVER HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION SOCIETY | ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER | 64-66 MAIN ST | ||
| STUDIO THEATRE GALLERY | ART MUSEUM | 7325486000 | ||
| VAN HARLINGEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 506 COUNTY ROAD 601 | 9083598304 | |
| WILLIAM H. JOHNSON HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 7322471451 | ||
| WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 6099893027 |
Libraries in Hightstown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONMOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY | 125 SYMMES DRIVE | 0.0 | 2,000,000 | |||
| MERCER COUNTY LIBRARY | 2751 BRUNSWICK PIKE | 0.0 | 1,440,443 | |||
| PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY | 65 WITHERSPOON STREET | 0.0 | 841,082 | |||
| EDISON TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 340 PLAINFIELD AVENUE | 0.0 | 551,266 | |||
| HAMILTON TOWNSHIP FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1 JUSTICE SAMUEL A. ALITO, JR. WAY | 0.0 | 511,750 | |||
| EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 2 JEAN WALLING CIVIC CENTER | 0.0 | 376,462 | |||
| FRANKLIN TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/SOMERSET | 485 DEMOTT LANE | 0.0 | 300,547 | |||
| MONROE TWP PUBLIC LIBRARY/MIDDLESEX | 4 MUNICIPAL PLAZA | 0.0 | 278,236 | |||
| OLD BRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1 OLD BRIDGE PLAZA | 0.0 | 258,097 | |||
| SOUTH BRUNSWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 110 KINGSTON LANE | 0.0 | 239,685 | |||
| PLAINSBORO FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 9 VAN DOREN DRIVE | 0.0 | 229,335 | |||
| SAYREVILLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 1050 WASHINGTON ROAD | 0.0 | 214,726 | |||
| NORTH BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 880 HERMANN ROAD | 0.0 | 201,327 | |||
| HIGHLAND PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY | 31 N. FIFTH AVENUE | 0.0 | 169,888 | |||
| TRENTON FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 120 ACADEMY STREET | 0.0 | 151,125 | |||
| NEW BRUNSWICK FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY | 60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE | 0.0 | 145,000 | |||
| MILLTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY | 20 W. CHURCH STREET | 0.0 | 53,897 | |||
| CRANBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY | 23 N. MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 53,669 | |||
| CROSSWICKS LIBRARY COMPANY | 483 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 50,240 | |||
| SOUTH RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY | 55 APPLEBY AVENUE | 0.0 | 34,985 | |||
| DOWDELL LIBRARY OF SOUTH AMBOY | 100 HAROLD G. HOFFMAN PLAZA | 0.0 | 32,247 | |||
| SPOTSWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY | 548 MAIN STREET | 0.0 | 26,034 | |||
| HOPEWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY | 13 E. BROAD STREET | 0.0 | 15,196 | |||
| JAMESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY | 229 GATZMER AVENUE | 0.0 | 14,327 |
Farmers Markets in Hightstown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordentown City's Farmers Market | 207 Crosswicks Street | 06/01/2014 to 09/31/2014 | |||
| Capital City Farmers Market | 165 E Front St. | 05/05/2016 to 10/27/2016 | Thu: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Visit | |
| columbus farmers market | Route 206 | January to December | Thu:6:00 am - 8:00 pm;Fri:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm;Sat:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm;sun:6:00 pm - 8:00 pm; | ||
| Englishtown Auction Sales Market | 90 Wilson Ave | January to December | Sat:8:00 am - 5:00 pm;sun:8:00 am - 5:00 pm; | Visit | |
| Greening Princeton Farmers Market | Firestone/Chapel Plaza (Princeton Campus) | Visit | |||
| Greenwood Ave Farmers Market | 427 Greenwood Ave | 06/12/2017 to 10/23/2017 | Mon: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Highland Park Farmer's Market | 218 Raritan Avenue | 06/07/2013 to 12/20/2013 | Fri: 11:00 AM-5:30 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Hightstown Farmers Market | Memorial Park (center of town) | Visit | |||
| Hopewell Community Farmers Market | Off Greenwood Ave. | ||||
| Middlesex Farmers Market | On Route 28 / Union Ave., Mountainview Park | Visit | |||
| Montgomery Farmers Market | Village Shopper, Rt. 206 | Visit | |||
| New Brunswick Community Farmers Market | 178 Jones Avenue | June to November | Thu:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;Sat:11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; | Visit | |
| Princeton Farmers' Market | Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon St | 05/15/2014 to 11/20/2014 | Thu: 11:00 AM-4:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Robbinsville Farmers Market | Rt. 33 and Rt. 526 Town Center Parking Lot | 06/16/2014 to | Mon: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM; | ||
| Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market | 05/01/2015 to 11/12/2015 | Fri: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM; | Yes | Visit | |
| St. Francis Medical Center Farmer's Market | 601 Hamilton Avenue | 06/12/2013 to 09/11/2013 | Wed: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| The Trenton Farmers Market | 960 Spruce Street | 05/01/2014 to 11/01/2014 | Wed: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-4: | Yes | Visit |
| United Communities Farmers Market | North Bolling Blvd and West Castle Dr., McGuire Air Force Base | Visit | |||
| West Windsor Community Farmers Market | 2 Vaughn Drive | Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
Hotels in Hightstown
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hightstown
12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Hightstown
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hightstown
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hightstown
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hightstown
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hightstown
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hightstown
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hightstown
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hightstown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anheuser-busch Co | Dayton, NJ, Beverages, Malt Beverages, Dayton Brewers, Dayton, NJ, Brewers | 290 Heller Park Ct | 7323296269 | |
| Barley's Pub | Hotel Bar, Brewery | 110 E College Rd | ||
| Bill's Olde Tavern | Bar, Sushi Restaurant, Brewery | 2694 Nottingham Way (quakerbridge Rd) | 6095860192 | Visit |
| Courthouse Inn The | Breweries & Brew Pubs, Hotels & Motels, Bar & Grill Restaurants, travel, hotels | 417 Fayette St | 7323240177 | |
| Cypress Brewing Co | Brewery Tours, Breweries, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink | 30 Nixon Ln | 7322439565 | |
| Flounder Brewing Co | Brewery | 1 Ilene Ct | 9083966166 | Visit |
| Petrock's Bar and Grill | Liquor Store, Brewery, Sports Bar | 419 Amwell Rd | 9083592344 | Visit |
| River Front Food Spirit | Bars, Bars / Taverns, food and drink, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bars, NJ, r | 11 Main St | 7326512236 | |
| Screamin' Hill Brewery | Breweries, Food & Drink | 83 Emleys Hill Rd | 16094012025 | |
| Seldat Inc., Seldat Inc | Business Service, Brewery, and Costume Shop | 221 Docks Corner Rd | 3476665613, 7324385170 | Visit |
Ski Resorts Near Hightstown
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Rose | 100.0 | 8 | 2,957 | $93 | November - April | — | Yes |
Nursing Homes in Hightstown
1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).
| Facility | Ownership | Beds | Residents | Overall | Health | Staffing | Quality | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESBYTERIAN HOME - MEADOW LAKES 300 MEADOW LAKES |
Non profit - Corporation | 60 | 58 | 5/5 | — | 3/5 | 5/5 | 6094484100 |
Pharmacies in Hightstown
10 pharmacies and drugstores.
| Pharmacy | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| CVS - 3161 | 629 ABBINGTON DRIVE | 609-426-2902 |
| CVS - 432 | 350 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 130 | 609-443-5100 |
| HIGHTSTOWN PHARMACY | 100 MAIN STREET | 609-371-9000 |
| RITE AID - 10495 | 191 DUTCH NECK ROAD | 609-448-1210 |
| SHOPRITE | 319 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 130 | 609-448-3939 |
| SUPERFRESH | 440 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 130 | 609-918-0511 |
| TARGET | 70 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN ROAD | 609-371-2362 |
| WAL-MART - 3266 | 839 UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 130 | 609-443-6349 |
| WALGREENS - 7477 | 16 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN ROAD | 609-448-3729 |
| WINDSOR PHARMACY | 222 DUTCH NECK ROAD | 609-308-2240 |
Daycare Centers in Hightstown
6 licensed childcare and daycare facilities.
| Facility | Type | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETTER BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 318 N MAIN STREET |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | NOT AVAILABLE | OPEN |
| EAST WINDSOR KNOWLEDGE BEGINNINGS 300 D PRINCETON - HIGHTSTOWN ROAD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | NOT AVAILABLE | OPEN |
| HARRIS ACADEMY II LLC 50 MAPLE STREAM RD |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | NOT AVAILABLE | OPEN |
| SUMMERHILL ACADEMY LLC DBA LIGHTBRIDGE ACADEMY 149 ROUTE 130 NORTH |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | NOT AVAILABLE | OPEN |
| THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE 761 ROUTE 33 WEST |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | NOT AVAILABLE | OPEN |
| THE LEARNING TREE 202 MORRISON AVE |
CENTER BASED — CHILD CARE CENTER | NOT AVAILABLE | OPEN |
Cell Towers in Hightstown
| Address | Structure Type | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Route 27 (16380) | LTOWER | 114 |
| (Kendall Park) 63 OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD | LTOWER | 87 |
| GRAVEL HILL ROAD (26651) | GTOWER | 86 |
| 69 Tower Road (25157) | LTOWER | 85 |
| WARD AVENUE NJTP EXIT 7 NJTP (53856) | LTOWER | 74 |
| NJTPK EXIT 8 TOLL PLAZA (64543) | LTOWER | 71 |
| ROUTE 9 AND ERNSTON ROAD (16375) | LTOWER | 69 |
| 700 College Road East (61765) | LTOWER | 67 |
| SOUTH SIDE WORD AVENUE, WEST OF NJ TURNPIKE | TOWER | 63 |
| RT 539 (BEHIND EME INC) (77402) | MTOWER | 60 |
| 1 TOWER ROAD (61981) | LTOWER | 59 |
| 2111 PROVINCE LINE ROAD (64542) | GTOWER | 56 |
| PROVINCE LINE ROAD | TOWER | 56 |
| 703 Hyson Road & Frances St. (88145) | MTOWER | 55 |
| 22 Cranberry Road | TOWER | 49 |
| 4407 SOUTH BROAD (2830) | MTOWER | 47 |
| 64 Wrightstown Road (110469) | MTOWER | 47 |
| 110 Woodfern Road (40738) | MTOWER | 44 |
| (PHI JA Relo) 22 Wrightstown-Cookstown Road | LTOWER | 43 |
Fire Stations in Hightstown
| Name | Address | Type | Active Firefighters | Volunteers | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 | 69 Twin Rivers DR | Volunteer | 609-443-5130 | ||
| Hightstown Engine Company #1 | 140 N Main ST | Volunteer | 609-448-1245 |
Power Plants Near Hightstown
| Name | Type | Primary Fuel | Capacity (MW) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCGRAW HILL SOLAR | SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC | 221114 | -74.6 | OP |
Bridges in Hightstown
| Location | Type | Kind | Year Built | Length (ft) | Daily Traffic | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 106 | 160,427 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 83 | 160,427 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1950 | 96 | 155,197 | F | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1950 | 23 | 125,556 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 133 | 64,368 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 104 | 63,732 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 135 | 62,906 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 102 | 62,282 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 93 | 61,741 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 96 | 61,353 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1936 | 56 | 35,131 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 1936 | 55 | 32,898 | P | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 224 | 22,300 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 2000 | 82 | 16,825 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 224 | 16,663 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 82 | 12,546 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 82 | 12,546 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 79 | 12,472 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 79 | 12,471 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 173 | 10,820 | G | |
| Arch (Deck) | Steel | 1907 | 75 | 10,707 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 462 | 10,407 | G | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 2000 | 82 | 9,490 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 96 | 8,331 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 95 | 8,331 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Prestressed concrete | 1998 | 173 | 7,746 | F | |
| Box Beam (Multiple) | Prestressed concrete | 1993 | 67 | 7,285 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2013 | 385 | 5,324 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel | 2013 | 93 | 5,152 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2014 | 252 | 3,564 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1975 | 20 | 3,180 | G | |
| Truss (Thru) | Steel | 1896 | 255 | 3,115 | F | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2013 | 396 | 3,102 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2014 | 269 | 1,975 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2014 | 271 | 1,975 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2014 | 253 | 1,729 | G | |
| Culvert | Concrete | 1980 | 28 | 1,252 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2013 | 327 | 1,239 | F | |
| Slab | Concrete | 1961 | 34 | 990 | F | |
| Slab | Prestressed concrete | 2010 | 47 | 330 | G | |
| Stringer/Multi-beam | Steel continuous | 2013 | 304 | 125 | G |
Amtrak Stations in Hightstown
3 Amtrak stations.
| Station | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | French and Albany Streets | TRAIN |
| Princeton Junction, NJ | 2 Wallace Circle | TRAIN |
| Trenton, NJ | 72 South Clinton Avenue | TRAIN |
Superfund Sites Near Hightstown
7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| FAIRLESS ENERGY CENTER | 50 SINTER RD | BUCKS |
| GERDAU AMERISTEEL | 225 ELM ST | MIDDLESEX |
| MIDDLESEX COUNTY LANDFILL | 53 EDGEBORO RD | MIDDLESEX |
| RED OAK POWER GENERATING FACILITY | 832 RED OAK LN | MIDDLESEX |
| TATE & LYLE MORRISVILLE BULK CORN SYRUP STA | EAST POST RD | BUCKS |
| VEOLIA ENERGY TRENTON L.P. | 320 S WARREN ST | MERCER |
| WHEELABRATOR FALLS INC | 1201 NEW FORD MILL RD | BUCKS |
Airports Near Hightstown
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | Large Airport |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | Large Airport |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | Large Airport |
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | Large Airport |
| Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport | NEL | Medium Airport |
| Mc Guire Air Force Base | WRI | Medium Airport |
| Morristown Municipal Airport | MMU | Medium Airport |
| Northeast Philadelphia Airport | PNE | Medium Airport |
| Teterboro Airport | TEB | Medium Airport |
| Trenton Mercer Airport | TTN | Medium Airport |
| A G A Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aerequus Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aeroflex-Andover Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Air-List-Ads Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Alexandria Field Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Allen Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blairstown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Braden Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Buckingham Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cedar Acres Private Group Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Central Jersey Regional Airport | JVI | Small Airport |
| Coombs Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyle Field | — | Small Airport |
| Cross Keys Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuddihy Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Doylestown Airport | DYL | Small Airport |
| Eagles Lair Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Eagles Nest Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ekdahl Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Elephant Path Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emmanuel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erwinna Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Essex County Airport | CDW | Small Airport |
| Fla-Net Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flying B Farm Landing Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Flying W Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Gap View Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goat Hill Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Graystrip Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hackettstown Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hallett's Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hammonton Municipal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herr Brothers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Herr Mountain Airport | — | Small Airport |
| High Meadow Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hoge Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hollingshead Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hop Brook Farm Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ideal Mfg Corp Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Inductotherm Airport | — | Small Airport |
Police Stations in Hightstown
33 police stations.
| Station | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| City of New Brunswick Police Station | ||
| City of Trenton Police Headquarters | 225 North Clinton Avenue | |
| Cranbury Township Police Headquarters | ||
| East Brunswick Police | 1 Jean Wailing Civic Center Drive | |
| East Ward Mini-Station | ||
| East Windsor Township Police Department | 80 One Mile Road | |
| Franklin Township Police Department | 495 Demott Lane | |
| Freehold Township Police Department | ||
| Gateway | ||
| Hamilton Township Police Division | 1270 Whitehorse Avenue | |
| Highland Park Police Station | ||
| Hightstown Police Department | ||
| Hightstown Police Department | 148 North Main Street | |
| Hillsbrorough Township Police Department | ||
| Hurricane Harbor Security | ||
| Jackson Township Police Department | ||
| Manalapan Police Department | ||
| Middlesex County Sheriff's Office | ||
| Monroe Police Department | 3 Municipal Plaza | |
| New Jersey State Police Bordentown Station | ||
| North Guard Booth | ||
| North Ward Police Mini Station | ||
| Old Bridge Police Department | 1 Old Bridge Plaza | |
| Perth Amboy Police Station | ||
| Princeton Police | 1 Valley Road | |
| Robbinsville Township Police Department | 1117 Route 130 | |
| Sayreville Police Department | 1000 Main Street | |
| Six Flags Security | ||
| South Brunswick Police Dept | ||
| South River Police Department | 61 Main Street | |
| Trenton Police | 503 South Broad Street | |
| Trenton Police East District | ||
| Trenton Police K-9 Training Area |
Grocery Stores in Hightstown
16 grocery stores.
| Store | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| 130 Farm Market | Supermarket | 370 Highway 130 |
| 7-eleven Store #27890F | Convenience Store | 222 Dutch Neck Rd |
| Aldi 6 | Supermarket | 440 US Highway 130 |
| CVS Pharmacy 432 | Other | 350 US Highway 130 |
| Dollar Tree 2797 | Other | 370 US Highway 130 |
| East Windsor Grocery Llc/Patel Brothers | Super Store | 72 Princeton Hightstown Rd |
| East Windsor Shop Rite 506 | Supermarket | 319 Route 130 |
| Exito Fresh Market | Grocery Store | 106 Mercer St |
| Hightstown Convenience Inc | Convenience Store | 315 Mercer St |
| Indopak Fresh Market | Grocery Store | 3 Old Trenton Road |
| New Shop For Less Llc | Grocery Store | 112 Main St |
| Patidar Cash & Carry | Super Store | 761 Route 33 W |
| Subzi Mandi 130 Inc | Grocery Store | 540 Route 130 |
| Target Stores 1345 | Super Store | 70 Princeton Hightstown Rd |
| Walgreens 07477 | Other | 16 Princeton Hightstown Rd |
| WAWA 735 | Convenience Store | 104 Hickory Corner Rd |
Treatment Centers in Hightstown
27 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Association for Advancement of - Mental Health | Both | 609-452-2088 |
| Catholic Charities/Diocese of Trenton - Guidance Clinic | Mental Health | 609-394-9398 |
| Center for Great Expectations - Roots to Recovery | Substance Abuse | 732-993-6403 |
| CentraState Medical Center - Behavioral Health Services | Mental Health | 732-294-2858 |
| College Recovery LLC - SOBA New Jersey | Substance Abuse | 973-556-7701 |
| CPC Integrated Health - CPC Freehold Counseling Center | Both | 732-780-7387 |
| Damon House Inc - Inpatient | Substance Abuse | 732-828-6002 |
| Eleanor Health - Edison | Substance Abuse | 732-285-9365 |
| Eleanor Health - Hamilton | Both | 609-232-7205 |
| Guardian Intensive Outpatient Program - New Brunswick | Substance Abuse | 732-532-3928 |
| Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic - Blake Recovery Center | Substance Abuse | 908-281-1000 |
| Iron Recovery and Wellness Center | Both | 609-394-8988 |
| Iron Recovery and Wellness Center | Substance Abuse | 609-394-8988 |
| Jewish Family Services of - Middlesex County | Mental Health | 732-777-1940 |
| Laszlo Center 4 Hope and Healing | Substance Abuse | 732-794-3629 |
| Middlesex County Peer Wellness Respite | Both | 732-354-4403 |
| New Brunswick Counseling Center | Substance Abuse | 732-246-4025 x100 |
| New Choices - Adolescent IOP | Substance Abuse | 609-984-9042 x2448 |
| Passaic County Peer Wellness Respite | Both | 862-239-9896 |
| Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health | Both | 609-497-3300 |
| Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health | Both | 609-613-4833 |
| Penn Medicine - Princeton House Behavioral Health | Both | 609-613-4820 |
| Project Free | Substance Abuse | 609-396-4557 x2436 |
| Relevance LLC | Substance Abuse | 732-702-2242 |
| South Amboy Health Center LLC | Substance Abuse | 732-952-1500 |
| Stress Care of New Jersey LLC | Both | 732-679-4500 |
| We Level Up - Lawrenceville NJ | Both | 201-389-9370 |
DOL Wage Violations in Hightstown
16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $381,601 in back wages owed to 246 employees.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudeeva Inc. | SIGNIFICANT | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $236,670 | $3,074 | 77 |
| Patel Brothers - East Windsor, NJ | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $32,242 | $408 | 79 |
| Carstar Champion Collision | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $29,734 | $2,124 | 14 |
| City Street's Cafe | — | — | 8520 | — | 1 | $18,281 | $6,094 | 3 |
| Twin Rivers Apartments | — | — | 8520 | — | 1 | $14,462 | $7,231 | 2 |
| Patidar Supermarket East Windsor | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $12,968 | $2,594 | 5 |
| Elemntis World Wide Inc. | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $9,647 | $965 | 10 |
| Subzi Mandi - East Windsor | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $7,846 | $2,615 | 3 |
| Windsor Center for Digestive Health | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $7,309 | $1,827 | 4 |
| Americana Kitchen & Bar | — | — | 8520 | — | 1 | $4,377 | $2,188 | 2 |
| BBS Dental Care | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $4,179 | $299 | 14 |
| Domino's - Hightstown | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $2,457 | $98 | 25 |
| Yes Hardsoft Solutions, Inc | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $580 | $580 | 1 |
| Maz Connect 124 No. Main Hightstown | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $536 | $179 | 3 |
| K&S Farm Management | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $167 | $56 | 3 |
| Express Staffing | — | — | 08520 | — | 1 | $147 | $147 | 1 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hightstown
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| AGAPE REVIVAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH | 623 DUTCH NECK RD |
| AMAZING GRACE CHURCH AG INC | 75 IMLAYSTOWN RD |
| BETH-EL SYNOGOGUE | 50 MAPLE STREAM RD |
| CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD | 120 MECHANIC ST |
| CANAAN CHRISTIAN CHAPLAIN ACADEMY INC | 227 PROBASCO RD |
| COVENANT CHILDREN INC | 523 S MAIN ST |
| DOMINION WORD MINISTRY | 3302 SCHINDLER DR |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | 125 MAIN ST |
| FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF HIGHTSTOWN | PO BOX 137 |
| FISHERS OF MEN FAMILY CHURCH INC | 20 HOPKINS CT |
| FRIENDSHIP APOSTOLIC TEMPLE INC | 16 ELM DR |
| GOSPEL MISSION CORPS | PO BOX 175 |
| HALLELUJAH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH INC | 629 TWIN RIVERS DR N |
| HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH | PO BOX 1033 |
| IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL RIOS DE AGVA VIVA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INC | PO BOX 1326 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE DELAWARE VALLEY | 148 CEDARVILLE RD |
| JEWISH HERITAGE CENTER INC | 468 LIVINGSTON DR |
| LOVE THY NEIGHBOR INSTITUTE | PO BOX 738 |
| MOUNT OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH HIGHTSTOWN NEW JERSEY | 21 REV WILLIAM L POWELL DR |
| NEW HIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH | 51 GARDEN VIEW TER UNIT 11 |
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What is the population of Hightstown?
Hightstown has a population of 5,869 residents and is located in New Jersey. The population density is 4,772 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.6 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
Is Hightstown expensive to live in?
Hightstown is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 108.8 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $107,431, 43% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $333,200 (18% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,638 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
Is Hightstown safe?
Hightstown is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 418 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Hightstown receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.
What is the weather like in Hightstown?
Hightstown has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.5 inches, with 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.
How is the job market in Hightstown?
Hightstown has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,740. There are 11,677 business establishments in the area, including 877 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 10.3% of workers work from home.
How much does housing cost in Hightstown?
The median home value in Hightstown is $333,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $453,908. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,638. Fair market rent is $1,759 for a 1-bedroom and $2,132 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.8%. The average annual property tax is $13,072.
How are the schools in Hightstown?
Schools in Hightstown score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 36.7% of adults in Hightstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. 12.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.
How healthy is Hightstown?
The obesity rate in Hightstown is 24.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.3% of adults are smokers. 21.6% are physically inactive. 15.3% of residents report depression. 13.1% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 99.4% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,106.
What is transportation like in Hightstown?
The average commute in Hightstown is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 68% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.3% work from home.
What are the demographics of Hightstown?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Hightstown is 74.2% White, 5.9% Black or African American, 0.6% Hispanic or Latino. 62% of residents speak only English at home, while 38% speak Spanish. 4.9% of the population are military veterans. 8.3% of residents have a disability. 89.3% have health insurance coverage.
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