Hightstown, NJ
Living in Hightstown
Bikeability
32
Walkability
64
Commute
53
Public Transit
37
Affordability
26
Public Safety
59
Airports
100
Hospitals
24
Colleges
88
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.4k
Population
-100 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
41%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
74%
Family Households
+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black12%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate20%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$80k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K26%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab6%
Walked6%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$283k
Median Home Value
-$5.3k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k
Median Monthly Rent
+$368 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hightstown
United States45
New Jersey50
Trenton Metro Area46
Mercer County46
Property Crime in Hightstown
United States48
New Jersey32
Trenton Metro Area38
Mercer County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hightstown
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding74
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding23
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hightstown, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hightstown, NJ
Peddie School
0 miles, SE
Learning Experience- The
1 miles, SW
Children's House of the Windsors
3 miles, W
Montessori Preschool Academy
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Hightstown, NJ
Princeton University
9 miles, NW
Rider University
11 miles, W
Thomas Edison State University
13 miles, W
The College of New Jersey
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hightstown, NJ
Centrastate Medical Center
11 miles, E
St Francis Medical Center
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Hightstown, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
15 miles, W
Newark Liberty International Airport
35 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
47 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
47 miles, NE