Living in Hardwick, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardwick · Census data 2020–2024
Hardwick has 1,423 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $124,625 (20% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $421,200, the median rent is $1,818/month.
Hardwick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hardwick at a glance
- Population
- 1,423
- Median age
- 47State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $124,625State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $421,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,818/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Hardwick a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hardwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardwick the median home value is $421,200, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,818 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,594 a month in housing costs.
Hardwick median household income
The median household income in Hardwick is $124,625 and the income per person is $52,523. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hardwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 550
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.61
Hardwick demographics
- Population
- 1,423
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 519
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardwick ›
Education in Hardwick
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Hardwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardwick
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Hardwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick | 1,423 | $124,625 | $421,200 | $1,818 |
| Blairstown | 5,741 | $124,231 | $406,300 | $1,694 |
| Saw Creek | 4,422 | $70,540 | $262,500 | $2,101 |
| Hainesburg | 239 | $105,188 | $406,300 | $2,135 |
| Middle Smithfield | 16,010 | $88,026 | $249,200 | $1,556 |
| Smithfield | 7,953 | $105,705 | $304,400 | $1,194 |
| Marksboro | 193 | $141,563 | $463,900 | — |
| Pine Ridge | 3,099 | $67,296 | $217,500 | — |
| Stillwater | 4,052 | $123,134 | $343,100 | $1,238 |
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What is the median household income in Hardwick, NJ?
The median household income in Hardwick is $124,625, 20% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hardwick?
The median home value in Hardwick is $421,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hardwick?
The median gross rent in Hardwick is $1,818 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Hardwick, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 7% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Hardwick?
The median age in Hardwick is 47 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hardwick?
The average commute to work in Hardwick is 35 minutes; 18.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardwick?
The unemployment rate in Hardwick is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardwick?
37.5% of adults in Hardwick have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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