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Hackettstown, NJ vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Hackettstown?
- The Median Age in State College is 16.8 years younger than in Hackettstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Hackettstown?
- State College housing costs are 10.6% less expensive than Hackettstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Hackettstown?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 11.9 minutes shorter 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 State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Hackettstown, NJState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$79,621  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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