Hightstown, NJ is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 5,495 according to the United States Census Bureau. Despite its small size, it has a great reputation when it comes to rankings. According to BestPlaces, Hightstown ranks high in many different categories such as Cost of Living, Housing, Education & Health and Weather & Climate - all scoring higher than the national average. It also ranks high for Crime & Safety with a score of 7.2 out of 10 which is above the national average of 5.4. Additionally, it earns top scores in Job Market at 8 out of 10 compared to the nation's 6 out of 10. This small town is certainly a great place to live with its low cost-of-living and higher than average safety ratings.
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