At a Glance
Median Income
$107,431
$48,572 per capita
Home Value
$333,200
Zillow: $453,908
Median Rent
$1,638/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.7%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.0%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Hightstown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hightstown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hightstown a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hightstown residents earn a median household income of $107,431 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,572. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hightstown is $333,200 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $453,908. Median rent is $1,638/month, with 24.7% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Hightstown reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 418/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Hightstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hightstown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,869
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density4,772/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,431
Per Capita$48,572
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A+
Home Value$333,200
Rent$1,638
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$453,908
Housing Units2,158
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property418/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary38/100K
Health
Obesity24.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Hightstown was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.