The Town FilesHackettstown, New Jersey
Town in Warren County · population 10,248 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $361,600
- Household income
- $93,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 37.4
Hackettstown is a town of 10,248 people in Warren County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $361,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 90% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 86% of New Jersey towns.
How Hackettstown ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hackettstown is worth $361,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $93,083, which is more affordable than 46% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,469 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hackettstown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,469 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $93,083 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Hackettstown
| People | Hackettstown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.5% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Hackettstown
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.6 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hackettstown since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 28, 1973 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 6, 1998.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4725: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| April 28, 2021 | Snowstorm | DR-4597: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 33,264 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,742 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Hackettstown itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Hackettstown
4 public schools with 2,009 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown High School | 9-12 | 889 | 12.7 |
| Hackettstown Middle School | 5-8 | 483 | 10.7 |
| Willow Grove Elementary School | 2-4 | 354 | 10.1 |
| Hatchery Hill Elementary School | PK-1 | 283 | 9.1 |
Towns near Hackettstown
- Beattystown, NJ2.8 mi · 4,701 people · home $416,000
- Independence, NJ3.2 mi · 5,469 people · home $390,100
- Panther Valley, NJ3.9 mi · 4,391 people · home $369,900
- Mount Olive, NJ4.4 mi · 28,886 people · home $487,100
- Allamuchy, NJ4.5 mi · 5,335 people · home $378,400
- Budd Lake, NJ4.8 mi · 9,784 people · home $456,100
- Washington, NJ5.0 mi · 18,197 people · home $592,600
- Mansfield, NJ5.4 mi · 7,781 people · home $367,300
Hackettstown questions
Is Hackettstown, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hackettstown scores better for retirees than 67% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 15%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Hackettstown?
The median owner-occupied home in Hackettstown is valued at $361,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,083, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,469 a month.
What is the weather like in Hackettstown?
July highs average 83.6°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 27.6 inches of snow.
Does Hackettstown get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hackettstown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 28, 1973. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)