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Hackettstown, New Jersey

Introduction to Hackettstown, New Jersey

Hackettstown, New Jersey, in Warren county, is 21 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey and 35 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Newark metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,403 people in Hackettstown.

Hackettstown History

Hackettstown is now home to the Mars Corporation Headquarters, one of the largest chocolate producing companies of the world. It was first settled by Obadiah Ayers II in 1754. He bought around 1,200 acres of land in this region and went about developing it and selling plots to early settlers. The primary occupation of these early settlers was farming. In March of 1853, Hackettstown was officially established from portions of Independence Township.

Hackettstown and nearby Attractions

  • Allamuchy Mountain State Park
  • Stephens State Park
  • Budd Lake
  • Hackettstown Historical Museum
  • Schooleys Mountain Park
  • Wild West City

Things To Do In Hackettstown

Hackettstown and the surrounding area are blessed with great natural beauty. Vast open spaces and parklands facilitate a variety of activities. They serve as popular picnic spots and playgrounds. The town museum provides valuable insights into the area’s history. The townspeople are kept busy with a variety of activities planned by the recreation department.

Hackettstown Transportation

Flights are available from Newark Liberty International Airport.

Hackettstown Higher Education

The County College of Morris and the Raritan Valley Community College are within half an hour’s drive of Hackettstown.

High Points

Hackettstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hackettstown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hackettstown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hackettstown Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Hackettstown, NJ

Comparing Hackettstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men97
Racial Diversity76
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Age of the Population42
Senior Citizens44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use73
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime75

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Morris and Essex Canal near Hackettstown between 1890 and 1901

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