Living in Hightstown, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hightstown · Census data 2020–2024
Hightstown has 5,920 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $108,987 (5% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $342,600, the median rent is $1,606/month.
Hightstown at a glance
- Population
- 5,920
- Median age
- 40.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $108,987State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $342,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,606/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 72.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Hightstown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Hightstown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hightstown the median home value is $342,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,606 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,623 a month in housing costs.
Hightstown median household income
The median household income in Hightstown is $108,987 and the income per person is $50,407. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Hightstown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,186
- Owner-occupied
- 72.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.6%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.81
Hightstown demographics
- Population
- 5,920
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 2,078
- Foreign-born
- 22.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hightstown ›
Education in Hightstown
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Hightstown have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hightstown
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Hightstown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown | 5,920 | $108,987 | $342,600 | $1,606 |
| East Windsor | 30,062 | $105,208 | $397,400 | $1,626 |
| Twin Rivers | 8,382 | $100,833 | $301,400 | $1,753 |
| Renaissance at Monroe | 581 | $104,728 | $531,300 | — |
| Monroe Manor | 2,286 | $176,600 | $656,800 | $1,882 |
| Cranbury | 4,012 | $216,691 | $889,400 | $1,603 |
| Stonebridge | 1,966 | $127,578 | $646,800 | — |
| Clearbrook | 2,375 | $37,411 | $282,000 | $1,739 |
| Roosevelt | 996 | $110,000 | $364,900 | $2,507 |
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What is the median household income in Hightstown, NJ?
The median household income in Hightstown is $108,987, 5% 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 Hightstown?
The median home value in Hightstown is $342,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Hightstown?
The median gross rent in Hightstown is $1,606 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Hightstown, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
What is the median age in Hightstown?
The median age in Hightstown is 40.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Hightstown?
The average commute to work in Hightstown is 24 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hightstown?
The unemployment rate in Hightstown is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hightstown?
39.6% of adults in Hightstown 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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