Profile for Hackettstown, New Jersey, NJ

Hackettstown is in the Musconetcong River valley

Former and merged names include:
· Helm's Mills
· Musconetcong

Home of the M&M (Mars Candy)

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 14. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1.3 per 1,000 people.

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Panera Bread

Local festivals include:

• Latin Fiesta - April 14, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Allamuchy Mountain State Park, Stephens State Park

Colleges and universities: Centenary College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was on par with the national average. (See library links below.)

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17% of Hackettstown residents report German ancestry, and 16% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Hackettstown ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Hackettstown was $24,742, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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24% of Hackettstown residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Hackettstown festival dates:

• Latin Fiesta - April 14, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Hackettstown, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $648.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,468.

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Libraries in Hackettstown include Hackettstown Free Public Library, Northeastern Branch ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Hackettstown include Warren Reporter

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Warren County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Hackettstown political report.

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The average commute time for Hackettstown workers is 32 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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Hotels in Hackettstown include Inn at Panther Valley.

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