Hightstown, New Jersey

Population 5,510

Hightstown is located in Mercer County, NJ. The population is 5,510, making Hightstown the 8th largest city in Mercer County.

There are 6 public schools in Hightstown with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Hightstown is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hightstown is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hightstown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hightstown include East Windsor Township, Twin Rivers and Cranbury.

Hightstown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 23.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 39.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.1%

Crime Rate

79.29% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 19
  • Violent Crimes: 114
  • Robbery: 19
  • Burglary: 38
  • Property Crime: 418
  • Larceny Theft: 361

Registered Offenders

86.60% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Hightstown
  • 1.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

130 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 128

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Hightstown, NJ and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Hightstown's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
3 Private Schools

Knowledge Beginnings

Morris Namias Shalom Torah Academy

Peddie School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Hightstown, NJ

Property Reports view all

5 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Hightstown, NJ issued 5 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Hightstown, NJ issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

**Displaying data from Hightstown, NJ
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,180
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,350
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,770
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,190
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,400

Zip Codes

08520

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Environmental Hazards

130 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Hightstown, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Hightstown, NJ is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Hightstown, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.6°
  • February 35.9°
  • March 44.7°
  • April 55.02°
  • May 63.53°
  • June 72.33°
  • July 78.13°
  • August 75.06°
  • September 68.8°
  • October 56.88°
  • November 45.95°
  • December 37.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Hightstown, NJ

Earthquakes
Hightstown, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Hightstown, NJ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Hightstown, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Hightstown, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hightstown, NJ: $68,271

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hightstown is 3.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.00%
White Collar - 53.00%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Bonnie Watson Coleman

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

3 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Hightstown, NJ

3 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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