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    Hightstown

    #11 in Best Places to Live in Mercer County
      B+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        B+
      2. Crime & Safety
        B
      3. Housing
        C+
      4. Nightlife
        A minus
      5. Good for Families
        B+
      6. Diversity
        A minus
      7. Jobs
        B
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        C+
      10. Health & Fitness
        A minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A minus
      12. Commute
        B
      Hightstown is a with a population of 5,855. Hightstown is in Mercer County. Living in Hightstown offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Hightstown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hightstown are above average.
      Population
      5,855
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $287,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $1,503
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        28%
      • Own
        72%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      B
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        170.7
        282.7
      • Murder
        0
        6.1
      • Rape
        19
        40.7
      • Robbery
        0
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        19
        500.1
      • Theft
        474.1
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        19
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        8%
      • 10-17 years
        4%
      • 18-24 years
        7%
      • 25-34 years
        19%
      • 35-44 years
        12%
      • 45-54 years
        16%
      • 55-64 years
        17%
      • 65+ years
        17%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        12%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        26%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        24%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        27%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        11%
        11%
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      Working in Hightstown

      Jobs
      B
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $91,875
      National
      $69,021
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