Cost of Living in Hightstown, NJ
Population 5,869 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Hightstown a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $333,000.
Hightstown is about 35 miles southwest of Elizabeth, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Elizabeth's $394,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hightstown
The median home value in Hightstown is $333,200 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,638/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,431/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 44.8°F, with about 26.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Hightstown has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.
Hightstown has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 43 | 51 | 63 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 84 | 77 | 66 | 55 | 44 |
| Low °F | 24 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 46 | 36 | 29 |
| Precip" | 3.29 | 2.65 | 4.00 | 3.63 | 3.99 | 4.35 | 4.42 | 4.22 | 4.05 | 3.79 | 3.20 | 4.04 |
| Snow" | 8.2 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.6 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hightstown, NJ?
Hightstown has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.
What is average rent in Hightstown, NJ?
The median gross rent in Hightstown is $1,638 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hightstown?
The median home value in Hightstown is $333,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hightstown?
The median household income in Hightstown is $107,431 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hightstown, NJ?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hightstown is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.
Is Hightstown, NJ affordable?
Hightstown is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Hightstown?
Hightstown has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.6". Average annual snowfall is 26.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hightstown at a Glance
- Population
- 5,869
- Median Income
- $107,431
- Home Value
- $333,200
- Median Rent
- $1,638/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.6%
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