What are the schools like in Hewitt, NJ?

Hewitt is served primarily by West Milford Township Public School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Hewitt?

The median household income in Hewitt, NJ is $175,559 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 30.0%.

What is the weather like in Hewitt, NJ?

Hewitt has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

Hewitt, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Hewitt, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hewitt's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hewitt is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $409,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hewitt, NJ?

Hewitt has a violent crime rate of 451.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1544.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hewitt, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Hewitt is a small town of 2,540 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $175,559 and a 30.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Hewitt stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hewitt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hewitt city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Hewitt's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hewitt costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hewitt, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$409,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$175,559	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Hewitt's violent crime rate is 451.8 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

451.8 /100k

Property Crime

1544.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Hewitt is served primarily by West Milford Township Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hewitt, NJ	National Avg
School District	West Milford Township Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hewitt sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hewitt, NJ
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	51.2"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Hewitt, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,540	—
Median Age	53.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	30.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	46.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ 3 mi Greenwood Lake, NY 4 mi Warwick, NY 6 mi Ringwood, NJ 6 mi Tuxedo Park, NY 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Hewitt

Hewitt, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07421

Hewitt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hewitt, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hewitt's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hewitt roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $409,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Hewitt, NJ?

Hewitt's violent crime rate is 451.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hewitt?

Public schools in Hewitt are operated by West Milford Township Public School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hewitt, NJ a good place to live?

Hewitt, NJ has a population of 2,540, a median household income of $175,559, and an unemployment rate of 30.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Hewitt?

Hewitt averages 37.7°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hewitt?

Hewitt, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07421.

What is the population of Hewitt?

The population of Hewitt, New Jersey is 2,540 with a median age of 53.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hewitt?

Key numbers for living in Hewitt: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $409,200, median household income $175,559, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hewitt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.