Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Hightstown
Hightstown, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,786
Population
6,252
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Perfectly positioned midway between New York and Philadelphia.
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Sitting squarely in the heart of New Jersey, Hightstown is a compact historic borough that punches well above its weight for a town just two square miles in size. Completely encircled by East Windsor Township, it offers easy access to both Trenton and Princeton—each about 20 minutes away—and sits within striking distance of New York City and Philadelphia via the New Jersey Turnpike. The walkable downtown around Main and Mercer Streets has a genuine small-town feel, with nearby parks and nature preserves giving residents plenty of room to get outside.
The rental market here leans toward apartment communities and townhomes, offering solid options for one- and two-bedroom renters looking for more space than the big cities provide at a more manageable price point. Hightstown was officially incorporated as a borough in 1853, though its roots stretch back to the mid-1700s when John and Mary Hight ran a tavern here—a detail that speaks to just how long this little crossroads has been drawing people in. For commuters who want a quieter base without sacrificing connectivity, Hightstown delivers exactly that.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,114
Average: $133,493
Education
1,696
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,304
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hightstown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hightstown, NJ is $1,786 for one bedroom, and $2,144 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hightstown has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,786/month
817 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hightstown, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
611 Students
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,644 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Corner-Copia
- Westhaven Farm
- NJ Audubon Plainsboro Preserve
- Sayen House & Gardens
- Thompson Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Newark Liberty International
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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.