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Hackettstown, NJ vs Wake Forest, NC

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Are people in Wake Forest older or younger than people in Hackettstown?
- The Median Age in Wake Forest is 0.3 years older than in Hackettstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wake Forest or Hackettstown?
- Wake Forest housing costs are 21.7% more expensive than Hackettstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wake Forest or Hackettstown?
- The average commute for residents of Wake Forest is 0.8 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 Wake Forest?
Wake Forest, North Carolina is located in Wake County and provides a wide range of both recreational and nightlife options from the Heritage Golf Club to Main Street Social Bar & Grill.

 Hackettstown, NJWake Forest, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,387329,725,481
 Median Income$79,621  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Wake Forest    5 Reviews

Im a 22 year old male from Denver Colorado.im looking to relocate and transfer for work . Colorado has high taxes and high cost of living and also to much snow during  More

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Relocating from New York City three years ago took some adjustment and once settled in Wake Forest I was able to breath a little bit easier. The pace is something you  More

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The Triangle is a great place to work and live, more reasonable than the North but more expensive than most places in the South. We live in a beautiful  More

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