Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Hackettstown
Hackettstown, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,792
Population
10,319
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Enjoy suburban and rural delights near larger cities
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Suburban
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Rural
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Mountain Views
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Situated on the banks of the Musconetcong River in northwestern New Jersey’s Skylands Region, Hackettstown blends suburban and rural amenities in a scenic, small-town environment. Home to Stephens State Park, Hackettstown is convenient to a bevy of parks, farms, meadows, and open spaces. Hackettstown contains a slew of national chains on Mountain Avenue as well as eclectic shops, restaurants, and breweries along historic, tree-lined Main Street.
Hackettstown’s community bonds over annual events like Oktoberfest, Hometown Holiday, Winter Fest, and the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Centenary University calls Hackettstown home, contributing plenty of exciting events, activities, and performances to the community. Commuting and traveling from Hackettstown is easy with convenience to Routes 46, 57, and 517 with access to I-80. New York City and Philadelphia are both about an hour’s drive from Hackettstown, should you want a taste of big-city living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,268
Average: $102,945
Education
3,122
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,429
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hackettstown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hackettstown, NJ is $1,825 for a studio, $1,792 for one bedroom, $2,415 for two bedrooms, and $3,487 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hackettstown has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,792/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$3,770/month
1,262 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hackettstown, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Willow Grove Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades K-8
475 Students
Hatchery Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
278 Students
Public
Grades K-8
475 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
926 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stephens State Park
- Donaldson Farms
- Allamuchy Mountain State Park
- Schooley's Mountain County Park
- Ort Farms
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.