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Hightstown, New Jersey houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Hightstown, NJ (Mercer County) — Census median home value $333,200, county listing prices down about 0.5% over the past year. Market data for Hightstown houses and the broader area.
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Hightstown, NJ is in Mercer County, New Jersey — this guide covers houses in Hightstown and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,869, with a median household income of $107,431. Census data puts Hightstown houses at a median value of $333,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Mercer County's current median listing price runs $472,500, down about 0.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Hightstown housing market
Hightstown is in Mercer County, New Jersey. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hightstown and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$333,200
Population (Census ACS)
5,869
Median household income
$107,431
County price trend (2025)
5.72% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Hightstown market snapshot
Population
5,869
County
Mercer County
Median Household Income
$107,431
Median Home Value (city)
$333,200
Median Listing Price (Mercer County)
$472,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,638/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hightstown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $333,200. Separately, Mercer County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $472,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Mercer County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.72% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hightstown has an estimated population of 5,869 and a median household income of $107,431, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hightstown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Hightstown
County guide: Mercer County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Hightstown.
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Nearby communities include Twin Rivers, Windsor, Princeton Junction, Robbinsville Center, Hamilton Square, Mercerville, Yardville, Groveville, Princeton, White Horse, Lawrenceville, Trenton, The College of New Jersey, Pennington, Hopewell, Washington Crossing.
Twin Rivers market data
Nearby city · ~1.8 mi
Windsor market data
Nearby city · ~3.3 mi
Princeton Junction market data
Nearby city · ~6.3 mi
Robbinsville Center market data
Nearby city · ~6.5 mi
Hamilton Square market data
Nearby city · ~7.2 mi
Mercerville market data
Nearby city · ~9.1 mi
Yardville market data
Nearby city · ~9.2 mi
Groveville market data
Nearby city · ~9.5 mi
Princeton market data
Nearby city · ~9.7 mi
White Horse market data
Nearby city · ~10.7 mi
Lawrenceville market data
Nearby city · ~11.5 mi
Trenton market data
Nearby city · ~12.9 mi
The College of New Jersey market data
Nearby city · ~13.3 mi
Pennington market data
Nearby city · ~14.4 mi
Hopewell market data
Nearby city · ~15.1 mi
Washington Crossing market data
Nearby city · ~17.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Renaissance at Monroe (~2.4 mi), Monroe Manor (~2.8 mi), Cranbury (~3.1 mi), Stonebridge (~3.5 mi), Clearbrook (~4.3 mi), The Ponds (~4.7 mi), Encore at Monroe (~4.7 mi), Princeton Meadows (~5.1 mi), Concordia (~5.2 mi), Rossmoor (~5.4 mi), Plainsboro Center (~5.6 mi), Whittingham (~5.8 mi), Forsgate (~6.4 mi), Jamesburg (~7.2 mi), Dayton (~7.6 mi), Monmouth Junction (~7.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Hightstown data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,869
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$333,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$107,431
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,638
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.72%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$472,500
Census place type
borough
County
Mercer County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.23 sq mi
Census GEOID
3431620
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
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Regency at West Windsor ↗
Toll Brothers · West Windsor, New Jersey · ~2.5 mi · from $674,000
Preston Pointe ↗
Lennar · Robbinsville, New Jersey · ~4.2 mi · from $567,665
Townes at West Windsor ↗
K. Hovnanian Homes · West Windsor Township, New Jersey · ~5.6 mi
Canter Square ↗
Toll Brothers · Manalapan, New Jersey · ~6.9 mi · from $793,000
Carnegie Crossing ↗
Lennar · Monmouth Junction, New Jersey · ~7.5 mi · from $857,990
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Common questions
Hightstown FAQ
What are houses worth in Hightstown, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hightstown at $333,200. Mercer County's current median listing price runs $472,500, down about 0.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Hightstown, NJ?
For owner-occupied houses in Hightstown, Census ACS data shows a median value of $333,200. Active listing prices in Mercer County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Hightstown, NJ?
Hightstown houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Mercer County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Hightstown, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hightstown's population at approximately 5,869.
What's the median rent in Hightstown, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hightstown at approximately $1,638 per month.
What is the median household income in Hightstown, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hightstown at approximately $107,431.
Is the Hightstown housing market growing?
Mercer County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.72% annual change in 2025.
Is Hightstown, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hightstown's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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