Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metro relocation guide
Moving to Hackettstown, PA
$500,000County median
Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton metroArea
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About Hackettstown
Hackettstown is Warren County's largest town and a regional hub — home to Centenary University, a classic Main Street, and NJ Transit rail service to New York. It blends a historic downtown with surrounding suburban and rural townships, and draws commuters priced out of closer-in New Jersey.
Home prices in Hackettstown
The county median in Hackettstown is $500,000.
Top places in Hackettstown
- Centenary University campus
- Downtown Hackettstown — Main Street shops and restaurants
- Stephens State Park on the Musconetcong River nearby
Commuting from Hackettstown
- I-78 / US-22: Hackettstown is reached via I-80/US-46; I-78 is accessible to the south via NJ-31.
- NJ Transit: Hackettstown station on the Morristown Line offers direct rail service to New York Penn Station (approximately 1 hr 40 min; verify current timetable).
- Trans-Bridge Lines: scheduled motorcoach service to New York Port Authority and Newark Airport from the Clinton, NJ terminal (~20 min away).
- LANta does not serve New Jersey.
- Approximate drives: Allentown — ~35–50 min; New York City — ~60–80 min; Philadelphia — ~85–105 min. All drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.
Hackettstown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hackettstown, PA?
The county median in Hackettstown is $500,000. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Hackettstown, PA?
I-78 / US-22: Hackettstown is reached via I-80/US-46; I-78 is accessible to the south via NJ-31.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.