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Hightstown, NJ—08520

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$470,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$116,000
32.0% YoY Growth
Days on Market
36
48.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.5%
Median Rent
$2,550
14.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,760
6.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,300
3.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$3,300
2.2% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Hightstown, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Hightstown, NJ is $470,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Hightstown, NJ are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$470,000-0.1%
Single Family $526,0000.8%
Condos $271,000-0.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $200,000
    -0.5%
    2 Bed
    		$340,0000.3%
    3 Bed
    		$475,0000.6%
    4 Bed
    		$680,0001.0%
    5 Bed $835,1441.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.2%
    1 Bedroom
    16.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    25.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    30.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    22.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.1%

    Rental Trends — Hightstown, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Hightstown, NJ is $2,900, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Hightstown, NJ is studios: $2,580, 1-bedrooms: $1,800, 2-bedrooms: $2,400, 3-bedrooms: $3,660, 4-bedrooms: $3,750. The most common rental property sizes in Hightstown, NJ are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 48.0% and 37.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,550$2,900
    Studio Rent $2,580$2,580
    1 Bed Rent $1,760$1,800
    2 Bed Rent $2,300$2,400
    3 Bed Rent $3,300$3,660
    4 Bed Rent $3,700$3,750
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.4%
    1 Bedroom
    48.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    8.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Property Listings — Hightstown, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Hightstown, NJ is 36. This is a increase of 48.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$449,0006.0%
    Listing Count
    		102-4.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-4.0%
    Days on Market
    		3648.0%
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    Demographics — Hightstown, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hightstown, NJ has a population of 29,300, which has increased by 8.2% over the past 5 years. Hightstown, NJ is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 18.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		29,3008.2%
    % Under 18
    		22.7%-3.8%
    % Seniors
    		14.5%-0.7%
    % WFH
    		18.0%239.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		45.8%-7.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Hightstown, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 44.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Hightstown, NJ is hispanic, making up 24.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 32.1% of the population in Hightstown, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 1.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		44.0%-9.7%
    % Black
    		8.7%-11.2%
    % Hispanic
    		24.9%6.9%
    % Asian
    		19.1%9.8%
    % Foreign Born
    		32.1%1.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Hightstown, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 371 mortgage originations in Hightstown, NJ, of which 88.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 63.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Hightstown, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		371
    % Conventional Loans
    		88.0%
    % Government Loans
    		12.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Hightstown, NJ

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Hightstown, NJ under the Section 8 program is 3.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Hightstown, NJ, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		302
    Total Units Section 8
    		114
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		100.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$90$1,760$1,670
    2 Bedroom-$190$2,300$2,110
    3 Bedroom-$760$3,300$2,540
    4 Bedroom-$840$3,700$2,860

    Affordability — Hightstown, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.4
    Median Home Price$470,000
    Median Household Income$116,000

    Hightstown, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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