Two Warren County towns rank among the most affordable retirement destinations in New Jersey.
Phillipsburg and Hackettstown included in New Jersey’s roundup of “Most Affordable Retirement Towns,” According to WorldAtlas.com. WorldAtlas bills itself as “one of the largest published resources in geography and other subject matter.”
“You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. In historic towns like Millville and Egg Harbor City, and former trading centers like Pennsville and Phillipsburg, you get the best of both worlds,” the summary reads.
Phillipsburg and Hackettstown were named among 11 towns across the state that offer value to retirees, with typical home values ​​ranging from $223,000 to $500,000, depending on location and housing stock.
The typical home value in Phillipsburg is approximately $329,196, while the average home value in Hackettstown is approximately $475,965.
The list also includes Dover, Egg Harbor City, Somers Point, Northfield, Hammonton, Pennsville, Bridgeton, Millville and Salem.
Phillipsburg sits at the end of the Morris Canal, along the Delaware River.
It is famous for its remnants of America’s industrial heritage, which are still visible in the town’s character.
Philipsburg’s historic railroad and silk mill infrastructure are the town’s backbone. Downtown’s retail stores, markets, and restaurants (which host regular farmers markets and family-friendly events) attract visitors year-round, and the Delaware River Railroad Excursions continues to operate passenger trains.
Across Easton’s bridge, the Karl Stirner Arts Trail begins along Bushkill Creek and connects to downtown, attracting hikers and bikers from both sides of the Delaware River.
Hacketttown is known for its Queen Anne complex and railroad access. Senior housing communities and medical offices cluster near Mountain Avenue.
Hackettstown Station provides rail service eastward via Dover to Newark, Hoboken and New York on 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 held in the fall.
David’s Country Inn has been open since 1840, hosts regular events and is a landmark on the high street and the starting point for the town’s cafes, dining and members’ clubs. Housed in a former carriage house, Czig Meister Brewing Company serves small-batch beers and hosts live music events on its outdoor patio.
The Musconetcon River runs through the business district, and bridges can cross the shallow water and overlook the town’s historic buildings.
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