Hackettstown, NJ Overview

Nestled in a panoramic valley along the banks of the Musconetcong River and founded in 1853, historic Hackettstown is home to Centenary College, several major employers, and Hackettstown Community Hospital.  Offering a semi-rural lifestyle that attracts commuters, Hackettstown features a pleasing blend of single-family homes that line tree-shaded streets.  The area reflects an impressive harmony of town and country settings that are ideally located near Interstate 80, and the community plays a major role in the Route 57 and Route 46 economic growth corridors.  Adjacent communities have been able to achieve rapid growth with Hackettstown serving as a convenient commercial hub. Recreational amenities in this area include beautiful state parks, a community swimming pool, a community center, league sports for all ages, playgrounds, athletic fields, and tennis courts.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) -7%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 2,654.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.456
Households w/ Children 27%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 33%
Median Year in Residency 3.14

Housing Inventory

Hackettstown, NJ Housing Inventory 2,100 170 1,458 2,100 170 1,458

Market Overview

5 listings with an estimated median price of $499,900

Price Count
$100K - 200K 1
$300K - 400K 1
$400K - 500K 2
$500K - 600K 1
Property Type Count
Single Family 3
Commercial 1
Multi Family 1

(Data as of 4/23/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Hackettstown, NJ Population Demographics

Total: 9,590

Households:3,558

Median Age: 39.12

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Hackettstown, NJ Temperature

Weather Risk

Hackettstown, NJ Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Hackettstown, NJ Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Hackettstown, NJ Highest Education Level Attained 2,012 1,402 253 510 618 1,282 495 2,012 253 510 618

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Hackettstown, NJ Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $68,700)

Hackettstown, NJ Income by dollar range 128 77 106 127 166 145 223 138 114 379 278 577 412 276 296 66 27 24

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$795
One Bedroom
$927
Two Bedroom
$1,118
Three Bedroom
$1,399
Four Bedroom
$1,683

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Hackettstown, NJ Crime

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