Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
26%
Hardyston
Hardyston, NJ Area Guide
A small town in suburban New Jersey featuring scenic views
Wooded
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Rural
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Golf
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Quiet
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Hardyston is best known for its scenic views of the mountains and forests beyond suburban New Jersey. This small town offers a rural atmosphere and a family-friendly environment. Although the majority of the town is made up of densely wooded areas, Hardyston also features safe residential neighborhoods featuring affordable apartments and charming single-family homes. Hardyston sits just south of the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge and offers easy access to Wawayanda State Park, home to over 60 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Although Hardyston is relatively secluded from major cities, locals can still easily get to them, including New York City and Newark.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$107,228
Average: $130,152
Education
2,842
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,160
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hardyston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Wallkill Valley Reg High School
Public
Grades 9-12
615 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Franklin Mineral Museum
- Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum of Fluorescence
- Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge
- Mountain Creek
- Hidden Valley
Commuter Rail
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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.