Two Warren County towns rank among New Jersey’s best affordable retirement destinations.
Phillipsburg and Hackettstown were included in a summary of the “Best Affordable Towns” to retire to in New Jersey, according to WorldAtlas.com. WorldAtlas touts itself as “one of the largest publishing resources in geography and other topics.”
“You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. In historic towns like Millville and Egg Harbor City, and once-upon-a-time trade hubs like Pennsville and Phillipsburg, you can have the best of both worlds,” according to the summary.
Phillipsburg and Hackettstown were included in the list of 11 towns across the state that offer value for retirees, with typical home values ranging from about $223,000 to $500,000 depending on location and housing stock.
Phillipsburg’s typical home value sits around $329,196, while Hackettstown homes average approximately $475,965.
The list also includes Dover, Egg Harbor City, Somers Point, Northfield, Hammonton, Pennsville, Bridgeton, Millville and Salem.
Town of Phillipsburg
Phillipsburg High School Stadium
Phillipsburg sits at the end of the Morris Canal and along the Delaware River.
It’s distinguished by its remnants of America’s industrial legacy, which are still visible in the town’s character.
Phillipsburg’s historic railway and silk mill infrastructures anchor the town. Downtown retail, markets and restaurants — where farmers’ markets and family-friendly events are regularly hosted — draw visitors year-round, as does the Delaware River Railroad Excursions depot, which continues to operate passenger trains.
Just over the bridge in Easton, the Karl Stirner Arts Trail begins along the Bushkill Creek and connects to downtown, drawing hikers and cyclists from both sides of the Delaware River.
The Town of Hackettstown
The Patrick School’s Move to Centenary University
Hackettstown is distinguished by its collection of Queen Anne homes and railway access. Senior housing communities and medical offices cluster near Mountain Avenue.
Hackettstown Station provides rail service east through Dover toward Newark, Hoboken and New York via the Morristown and Montclair-Boonton lines.
The town is home to Centenary University.
Tranquility Farms, north of town, sells produce, baked goods, and ice cream from a barn market open through fall.
David’s Country Inn, operating since 1840, hosts events and serves as a landmark on Main Street and as the introduction to the town’s cafe, dining and members’ club scene. Czig Meister Brewing Company, located in a former carriage house, offers small-batch beers and live music events on its outdoor patio.
The Musconetcong River runs through the business district, and its shallow waters can be crossed by bridges that overlook the town’s historic architecture.
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