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Hackettstown, NJ

Hackettstown is a town in Warren County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is perhaps best known as the home to the US headquarters of Mars, Inc. As of the 2020 United States census, the town's population was 10,248, an increase of 524 (+5.4%) from the 2010 census count of 9,724, which in turn reflected a decline of 679 (−6.5%) from the 10,403 counted in the 2000 census.

Hackettstown was incorporated as a town by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 9, 1853, from portions of Independence Township. Portions of territory were exchanged with Mansfield Township in 1857, 1860, 1872, and 1875.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 3.71 square miles (9.61 km2), including 3.61 square miles (9.35 km2) of land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2) of water (2.67%).

Health and wellness are priorities in Hackettstown, with various facilities and initiatives promoting well-being within the community. The Hackettstown Community Hospital offers a range of healthcare services, including primary care, emergency care, and specialty services. Association of New Jersey Chiropractors provides chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, and wellness consultations. Kessler Rehabilitation Center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and sports medicine services. Niyama Hot Yoga specializes in hot yoga classes to promote flexibility, strength, and relaxation. Simply Yoga Institute offers a variety of yoga classes including Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative yoga.  Lifetime Fitness provides yoga classes along with a range of other fitness programs.

Top sites in Hackettstown, NJ are Hackettstown Historical Society, Rutherfurd Hall, and Waterloo Village. 

Population: 10,182 (2024). ZIP code: 07840. Area code: 908. Elevation: 650 feet (200 m). Area: 3.73 square miles (9.65 km²).

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Is it ideal to live in Hackettstown, NJ?

Living in Hackettstown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Hackettstown and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Hackettstown are above average.

What is the median household income in Hackettstown, NJ?

In 2022, Hackettstown, NJ had a population of 10.1k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $95,174. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Hackettstown, NJ declined from 10,221 to 10,111, a −1.08% decrease and its median household income grew from $79,621 to $95,174, a 19.5% increase. In 2022, the median property value in Hackettstown, NJ was $313,600, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

Is it safe to live in Hackettstown, NJ?

Hackettstown is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (76%) and also has a lower crime rate than 80% of the communities in New Jersey, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. How risky is that? Your chance of becoming a victim in Hackettstown is one in 211 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43.

Sources

Town of Hackettstown

Wikipedia

Datausa

neighborhoodscout

Hackettstown Community Hospital

Association of New Jersey Chiropractors

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Niyama Hot Yoga

Simply Yoga Institute

Lifetime Fitness

Hackettstown Historical Society

Rutherfurd Hall

Waterloo Village

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