Living in Hewitt, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hewitt · Census data 2020–2024
Hewitt has 2,417 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $189,188 (83% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $466,600, the median rent is $2,293/month.
Hewitt at a glance
- Population
- 2,417
- Median age
- 53.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $189,188State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $466,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,293/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 94.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.7%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Hewitt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 31.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hewitt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hewitt the median home value is $466,600, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,293 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,085 a month in housing costs.
Hewitt median household income
The median household income in Hewitt is $189,188 and the income per person is $83,026. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hewitt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,051
- Owner-occupied
- 94.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.9%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.60
Hewitt demographics
- Population
- 2,417
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 926
- Foreign-born
- 15.6%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hewitt ›
Education in Hewitt
35.7% of adults 25 and older in Hewitt have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hewitt
- Unemployment rate
- 31.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 42%
- Drive alone
- 52.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Hewitt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt | 2,417 | $189,188 | $466,600 | $2,293 |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 3,319 | $111,466 | $376,700 | $2,010 |
| Greenwood Lake | 3,020 | $72,902 | $340,100 | $1,385 |
| Warwick | 6,585 | $89,609 | $438,100 | $1,296 |
| Ringwood | 11,657 | $152,414 | $449,800 | $1,750 |
| West Milford | 24,705 | $132,114 | $399,700 | $1,737 |
| Tuxedo Park | 740 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $1,850 |
| Sloatsburg | 3,038 | $108,043 | $430,800 | $2,184 |
| Highland Lakes | 3,852 | $109,000 | $295,300 | $2,169 |
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What is the median household income in Hewitt, NJ?
The median household income in Hewitt is $189,188, 83% 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 Hewitt?
The median home value in Hewitt is $466,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hewitt?
The median gross rent in Hewitt is $2,293 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Hewitt, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 31.4%.
What is the median age in Hewitt?
The median age in Hewitt is 53.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hewitt?
The average commute to work in Hewitt is 45 minutes; 42% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hewitt?
The unemployment rate in Hewitt is 31.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hewitt?
35.7% of adults in Hewitt 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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