What are the schools like in Wrightstown, NJ?

Wrightstown is served primarily by North Hanover Township School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.

What is the median household income in Wrightstown?

The median household income in Wrightstown, NJ is $53,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Wrightstown, NJ?

Wrightstown has an average high temperature of 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Wrightstown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Wrightstown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wrightstown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,800 and the median rent is $1,122 per month.

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

Wrightstown has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 56.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wrightstown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Wrightstown is a small town of 467 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $53,125 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Wrightstown stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wrightstown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wrightstown 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: 103.5

Wrightstown's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wrightstown costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wrightstown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,122	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wrightstown's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

56.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wrightstown is served primarily by North Hanover Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wrightstown, NJ	National Avg
School District	North Hanover Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wrightstown sees average highs of 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wrightstown, NJ
Average High — January	38.8°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wrightstown, NJ	National Avg
Population	467	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	51.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	40.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fort Dix, NJ 2 mi Juliustown, NJ 2 mi McGuire AFB, NJ 2 mi Jobstown, NJ 4 mi Cookstown, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Wrightstown

Wrightstown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08562

Wrightstown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wrightstown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Wrightstown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wrightstown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $207,800 and median rent is $1,122/month.

What is the crime rate in Wrightstown, NJ?

Wrightstown's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 56.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wrightstown?

Public schools in Wrightstown are operated by North Hanover Township School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wrightstown, NJ a good place to live?

Wrightstown, NJ has a population of 467, a median household income of $53,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Wrightstown?

Wrightstown averages 38.8°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wrightstown?

Wrightstown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08562.

What is the population of Wrightstown?

The population of Wrightstown, New Jersey is 467 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wrightstown?

Key numbers for living in Wrightstown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $207,800, median household income $53,125, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wrightstown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.