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Hackettstown, NJ vs Silver Spring, MD

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Are people in Silver Spring older or younger than people in Hackettstown?
- The Median Age in Silver Spring is 3.8 years younger than in Hackettstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Silver Spring or Hackettstown?
- Silver Spring housing costs are 36.5% more expensive than Hackettstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Silver Spring or Hackettstown?
- The average commute for residents of Silver Spring is 6.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hackettstown.

Things to do in Hackettstown?
This small town in Warren County is known for its rich history, traditional village charm and close proximity to the Delaware Water Gap. Popular attractions include the Hackettstown Historical Museum, the Allamuchy Mountain State Park and Majestic Theater.

Things to do in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring, Maryland lies in Montgomery County and provides locals and visitors alike with a host of attractions such as the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center or Discovery Communications Headquarters.

 Hackettstown, NJSilver Spring, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock82,472329,725,481
 Median Income$79,621  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.23  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackettstown    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lovely little town with active college life at Cententary College. New theater at the college offers many choices culturally. Town could use a little improvement;  More

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Over 17 years ago

I can't afford and don't choose to live near the congested area in North Eastern New Jersey where I work. It is a great place to come home to each night after a hard  More

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Over 19 years ago

First the good about New Jersey, the "Garden State" of our nation. NJ is a great state for employment opportunities, top-notch medical care is available in both NJ and  More

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Reviews for Silver Spring    18 Reviews

Growing up in Silver Spring, my family and I have been residents for the better part of 25 years. Although some of the development has been great (Discovery Channel, new  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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What a delightful school! The first time we drove up to the school, our first impression was of the charming shaded playground with wooden structures and surrounding  More

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