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Hunterdon County, NJ

Hunterdon County is where old money meets farmland preservation. With the highest median household income in New Jersey at $127,890, it attracts buyers who want space, privacy, and land that stays land. Forty-four percent of the county is permanently preserved farmland, creating a structural scarcity that supports long-term home values better than any zoning law. The county's 26 municipalities include walkable river towns (Clinton, Frenchtown, Lambertville), horse country estates (Tewksbury, Readington), and suburban developments, all connected by winding county roads through rolling hills.

$630,000
Median Price
26
Municipalities
46 days
Days on Market
+6.9%
YoY Appreciation
70 min
Avg Commute NYC
101.9%
Sale-to-List Ratio
Highest median household income in NJ ($127,890)
44% of county is preserved farmland — permanent scarcity market
NJ's premier horse country (Tewksbury, Readington)
Clinton and Frenchtown — walkable river town downtowns

Housing Market

Hunterdon is a scarcity market by design. With 44% of the county permanently preserved as farmland, new development is structurally limited. Single-family homes have appreciated 6.9% year over year, and the sale-to-list ratio of 101.9% shows consistent above-asking purchases. The market splits cleanly: walkable towns like Clinton and Flemington command premiums for convenience, while estate properties in Tewksbury and Readington sell on acreage and privacy. The equestrian market is a niche-within-a-niche that attracts buyers from a 200-mile radius.

Compare Towns

26 municipalities sorted by median price

Town Median Price Schools To NYC Tax Rate Est. Annual Tax Walkability
Tewksbury $850,000 8/10
75 min
Drive to Raritan Valley
2.01% $14,567
5
Readington $680,000 8/10
65 min
Drive to Raritan Valley
2.34% $12,456
8
East Amwell $650,000 7/10
70 min
Drive to Trenton
2.01% $11,456
5
Clinton Township $620,000 8/10
70 min
Drive to Clinton Station (proposed)
2.45% $11,234
12
Delaware $600,000 8/10
75 min
Drive to Raritan Valley
2.23% $10,789
5
Raritan Township $560,000 7/10
60 min
Drive to Raritan Valley
- -
15
Clinton $550,000 8/10
70 min
Drive to High Bridge
2.56% $10,567
72
Kingwood $550,000 7/10
80 min
Drive to Clinton
1.89% $10,890
3
Lambertville $520,000 7/10
75 min
Drive to Trenton
2.67% $9,456
82
Lebanon Township $500,000 7/10
70 min
Drive to High Bridge
2.12% $10,345
5
Stockton $500,000 7/10
80 min
Drive to Trenton
2.45% $9,678
55
Lebanon Borough $450,000 7/10
68 min
Drive to High Bridge
2.56% $9,234
45
Frenchtown $425,000 7/10
80 min
Drive to Clinton
2.89% $8,234
72
Flemington $420,000 7/10
65 min
Drive to Raritan Valley
2.78% $8,901
72
High Bridge $390,000 7/10
65 min
High Bridge Station
Raritan Valley Line
4.26% $8,234
55
Glen Gardner $380,000 7/10
68 min
Drive to High Bridge
2.45% $7,890
28
Milford $350,000 6/10
80 min
Drive to Clinton
2.78% $7,890
55
Bloomsbury $320,000 6/10
75 min
Drive to High Bridge
2.67% $7,234
42

Town Profiles

Tewksbury

$850,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 75min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

NJ's premier horse country. Rolling hills, white fences, and multi-acre estates. Tewksbury Elementary is top-rated. Home to the Essex Fox Hounds and numerous equestrian facilities. Population under 6,000.

Readington

$680,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 65min to NYC 🚶 Walk 8/100

Large township with a mix of farm estates and suburban developments. Home of the annual NJ Festival of Ballooning. Readington Township schools feed to Hunterdon Central Regional — one of NJ's top public high schools.

East Amwell

$650,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 70min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

Rolling farmland and preserved open space. Site of Lindbergh kidnapping (Sourland Mountain). Equestrian properties. Large lots with views. Feeds to South Hunterdon Regional. Privacy and natural beauty.

Clinton Township

$620,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 70min to NYC 🚶 Walk 12/100

Hunterdon's largest municipality. Spruce Run Reservoir and Round Valley Reservoir for fishing and kayaking. Hunterdon Central HS. Mix of newer subdivisions and farmstead properties. Strong family community.

Delaware

$600,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 75min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

Agricultural township along the Delaware River. Large lots and privacy. Feeds to Hunterdon Central Regional. Stockton and Sergeantsville hamlets have antique shops and restaurants. Covered bridge country.

Raritan Township

$560,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 60min to NYC 🚶 Walk 15/100

Surrounds Flemington borough. South County education campus. Hunterdon Healthcare campus. Mix of residential developments and rural properties. Convenient Route 202/31 access for commuting.

Clinton

$550,000
🏫 Schools 8/10 🏙️ 70min to NYC 🚶 Walk 72/100

Postcard-perfect town with the iconic Red Mill on the South Branch of the Raritan River. Walkable Main Street with galleries, restaurants, and boutiques. Hunterdon Art Museum. One of NJ's most photographed places.

Kingwood

$550,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 80min to NYC 🚶 Walk 3/100

Rural township with preserved farmland and Delaware River frontage. Horseback riding, hay fields, and country roads. Feeds to Delaware Valley Regional. For buyers who want acreage and privacy above all else.

Lambertville

$520,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 75min to NYC 🚶 Walk 82/100

Arts and antiques capital of NJ on the Delaware River. Pedestrian bridge to New Hope, PA. Galleries, restaurants, and B&Bs. Strong LGBTQ+ community. Annual Shad Fest. Population under 4,000 with a Nantucket vibe.

Lebanon Township

$500,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 70min to NYC 🚶 Walk 5/100

Rural township with Voorhees State Park and observatory. Musconetcong River for trout fishing. Larger lots and agricultural properties. Spruce Run/Round Valley recreation nearby. Quiet country living.

Stockton

$500,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 80min to NYC 🚶 Walk 55/100

Charming Delaware River village famous for the Stockton Inn (inspiration for Rodgers and Hart's 'There's a Small Hotel'). Antique shops and galleries. Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath. Population under 600 — NJ's smallest towns.

Lebanon Borough

$450,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 68min to NYC 🚶 Walk 45/100

Tiny borough of 1,400 residents. Classic small-town NJ with a Main Street, post office, and volunteer fire department. Borough park with playground. Feeds to Voorhees HS. Charming and affordable.

Frenchtown

$425,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 80min to NYC 🚶 Walk 72/100

Bohemian river town with artist studios, the Frenchtown Inn, and a pedestrian bridge to PA. Delaware River tubing. Race Street gallery corridor. Small-town character with creative energy. Under 1,500 residents.

Flemington

$420,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 65min to NYC 🚶 Walk 72/100

County seat with a revitalized downtown. Stangl Factory arts and food hall. Main Street shops and restaurants. Flemington Community Partnership events. Most walkable town in Hunterdon. The Lindbergh baby trial courthouse.

High Bridge

$390,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 65min to NYC 🚶 Walk 55/100 🚂 High Bridge Station

Only town in Hunterdon County with NJ Transit rail service. Columbian Manufacturing historic area. Union Forge Heritage Trail. Small-town charm with train access. Best commuter value in the county despite 4.26% tax rate.

Glen Gardner

$380,000
🏫 Schools 7/10 🏙️ 68min to NYC 🚶 Walk 28/100

Small borough along Spruce Run Creek. Close to Spruce Run Reservoir. Feeds to Voorhees HS. Affordable homes on decent lots. Route 31 access for commuting south. Population under 2,000.

Milford

$350,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 80min to NYC 🚶 Walk 55/100

Delaware River borough with a walkable downtown. Milford Alive community events. Pedestrian bridge to Upper Black Eddy, PA. Small-scale charm with affordable prices. River sports access. Population under 1,300.

Bloomsbury

$320,000
🏫 Schools 6/10 🏙️ 75min to NYC 🚶 Walk 42/100

Musconetcong River borough at the Warren County border. Compact, affordable, and quiet. Hunterdon County's most affordable entry point. Feeds to North Hunterdon HS. Small-town living under 1,000 residents.

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