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Hackettstown, NJ


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Hackettstown, New Jersey

Hackettstown, New Jersey, in Warren county, is 21 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Hackettstown

In Hackettstown, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hackettstown had a median family income of $64,383.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($14,078) in Hackettstown. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Hackettstown Housing

Approximately 48% of housing in Hackettstown is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town.

Commuting

In Hackettstown, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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