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Hightstown, NJ

Hightstown, NJ.

Population: 29,504 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hightstown, NJ is $468,797 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $461,500 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,626/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$468,797

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$468,797
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+81.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$468,797
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$461,500
Median list price
$499,900
Median price per sqft
$292
1-year sale-price change
-2.8%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,626/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,561/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,764/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,242/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,741/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,081/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.6 : 1
Schools include
Hightstown High School, Ethel McKnight Elementary School, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School, Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, Perry L. Drew Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
48
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
JIS Landfill (8.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
24.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
255
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,111
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
81,794

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (20 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Lower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Trenton Robbinsville Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
125
Hospitals include
NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTERDON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,987 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
37.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.0%
Median annual property tax
$9,463
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,956
Average weekly wage
$1,867
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,164

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HightstownState medianUS median
Typical home value$468,797$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$461,500$555,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,626/mo$2,523/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,463$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hightstown, NJ?
$468,797.
What is the median sale price in Hightstown, NJ?
$461,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hightstown, NJ?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Hightstown, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,626/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hightstown, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, hurricane, inland flooding.
Is Hightstown, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Hightstown, NJ. 48 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hightstown, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hightstown, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hightstown, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hightstown, NJ?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hightstown, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hightstown, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hightstown, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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