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Hackettstown.
About
Life in Hackettstown
Hackettstown is a community of 10,143 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $93,083, median rent runs about $1,469 per month, and median home values are around $361,600. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Hackettstown at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Foreign-Born
16.5%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.5% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Hackettstown: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hackettstown, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (14.4%), and 17.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
14.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.1%
of households
Married Couples
46.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Hackettstown
In Hackettstown, rent runs 15% below the NJ average, and home values are 20% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,262
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $468,085 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Hackettstown
Unemployment in Warren County, which includes Hackettstown, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Hackettstown: Warren County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Warren County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hackettstown Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.6 min avg
How Hackettstown residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hackettstown, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Regional airport · few flights470k passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hackettstown runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
39.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
422.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hackettstown Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 20 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
80.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Warren County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Warren County, which includes Hackettstown, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 20 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 23 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 17 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Warren County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Warren County, which includes Hackettstown, is typically good — 279 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
279
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Warren County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hackettstown has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
29.6"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
127
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.27" |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.83" |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 4.07" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.78" |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.83" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 5.06" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.85" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 4.32" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 4.64" |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.43" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 4.18" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hackettstown
Hackettstown has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Ahs Hospital Corp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Newton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.4 mi away · Newton
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hackettstown
Hackettstown's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Hackettstown
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 910 students · in-state tuition $39,632 · 67% graduate · median earnings $60,078 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Morristown National Historical Park, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hackettstown
Hackettstown has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
20 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
32 mi awayPaterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
42 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
42 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
43 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hackettstown
Hackettstown Free Public Library
110 Church Street, Hackettstown
Cities Near Hackettstown
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Hackettstown FAQ
Is Hackettstown, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Hackettstown's median rent is $1,469/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $93,083/year. Median home value is $361,600.
Is Hackettstown, New Jersey safe?⌄
Hackettstown's violent crime rate was 39 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 423 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hackettstown, New Jersey?⌄
Warren County, which includes Hackettstown, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hackettstown, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Hackettstown is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,469/month and median household income is $93,083/year. The median home value is $361,600. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hackettstown, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Hackettstown is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from