Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Picture Show at East Windsor
Cinema
Cranbury Barn Park
Museum
Cranbury History Center
Museum
Cranbury Firehouse Museum
Museum
Cranbury Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (1) F
Tavern On The Lake
Bar
Bottle King
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
David Bradley Chocolatier
Sweets
Cranbury Buy-Rite
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Vatan Indian Vegeterian Cuisine & Bakery
Bakery
Patidar Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (2) F
Dawes Park
Park
Woods Road Community Park
Park
Etra Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Town Center Shopping Center
Mall
Party Fair
Gift Shop
Windsor Heights Shopping Center
Mall
Ross
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
East Windsor Village
Mall
Famous Footwear
Shoes
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Wawa
Convenience Store
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
Bollywood Salon
Hairdresser
Walmart
Department Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Knapps Cyclery
Bicycle
Cranbury Bookworm
Books
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Hightstown.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Hightstown is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Hightstown crime rates are 802 per 100k, which is 50% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
683 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
119 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Hightstown is $86,291 - which is 17% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$86,291 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hightstown Fire Department
Fire Station
Hensle Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
East Windsor Police Station
Police
Mercer Allergy & Asthma Center
Doctor
Windsor Medical Center, PA
Clinic
Applegarth Volunteer Engine Company No. 1
Fire Station
Cranbury Firehouse
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Hightstown home prices are $284,400 - which is 10% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$284,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools C

The Hightstown graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
75% D
Elementary Schools (2) F
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Learning Experience- The
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
Cranbury School
Children'S House Of The Windsors
Oak Tree Elementary School
Applegarth Elementary School
Montessori Preschool Academy
Thomas R Grover Middle School
Village Elementary School
High Schools (2) A
Peddie School
Hightstown High School
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ratings A+

Hightstown has an overall rating of 94% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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Hightstown, NJ Area Guide

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Hightstown Area Facts

  • Hightstown has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Hightstown crime rates are 50% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Hightstown is equal to the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hightstown? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Dawes Park
      Woods Road Community Park
      Etra Park
      Heritage Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Picture Show at East Windsor
      Cranbury Barn Park
      Cranbury History Center
      Cranbury Firehouse Museum
      Cranbury Museum

      Food & Drink

      Tavern On The Lake
      Bottle King
      Dunkin'
      Panera Bread
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Hightstown? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Hightstown.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hightstown? The cost of living in Hightstown is 121/100 - which is equal to New Jersey.
      Hightstown
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hightstown? Hightstown crime rates are 802, which are 50% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      802 per 100k people

      65% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 125

      65% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Hightstown? The median income in Hightstown is $86,291 which is 17% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $86,29156% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,18845% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hightstown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Hightstown home prices? Hightstown home prices are $284,400 - which is 10% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $284,40054% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,37245% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Hightstown have good schools? The Hightstown graduation rate is 75% - which is 13% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      75%

      10% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      5% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Hightstown a good place to live? Hightstown has an overall rating of 94% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      2 total surveys

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