Housing Market
Warren County homes sell faster than any county in NJ at 18 days median. The sale-to-list ratio of 101.1% is modest compared to Essex (109%) or Union (102%), but the speed tells the real story: inventory is so thin that well-priced homes don't last a weekend. The county's land market is equally active with 100,000+ acres available averaging 64-acre parcels — a rarity in the most densely populated state. Flood zone awareness is critical for river towns: Phillipsburg and Belvidere have FEMA-designated flood zones along the Delaware that affect insurance costs and resale.
Compare Towns
22 municipalities sorted by median price
| Town | Median Price | Schools | To NYC | Tax Rate | Est. Annual Tax | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | $500,000 | 7/10 |
72 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.78% | $8,456 |
5
|
| Washington Township | $480,000 | 7/10 |
70 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.01% | $8,567 |
8
|
| Hardwick | $480,000 | 7/10 |
82 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.56% | $8,234 |
5
|
| Mansfield | $460,000 | 7/10 |
70 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.89% | $8,901 |
5
|
| Independence | $450,000 | 7/10 |
68 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.01% | $8,123 |
5
|
| Frelinghuysen | $430,000 | 6/10 |
85 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.67% | $7,234 |
3
|
| Hackettstown | $420,000 | 7/10 |
65 min
Hackettstown Station
Morris & Essex
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2.34% | $7,123 |
58
|
| Blairstown | $420,000 | 7/10 |
80 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.89% | $7,890 |
35
|
| Hope | $420,000 | 6/10 |
78 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.95% | $7,456 |
22
|
| Knowlton | $400,000 | 6/10 |
85 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.78% | $7,345 |
5
|
| Harmony | $400,000 | 6/10 |
80 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
1.89% | $7,890 |
5
|
| Washington Borough | $380,000 | 6/10 |
70 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.45% | $7,234 |
62
|
| Oxford | $380,000 | 6/10 |
72 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.12% | $7,234 |
18
|
| Lopatcong | $370,000 | 6/10 |
78 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.23% | $7,567 |
25
|
| Pohatcong | $360,000 | 6/10 |
78 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.12% | $7,456 |
18
|
| Belvidere | $340,000 | 6/10 |
78 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.56% | $6,789 |
62
|
| Alpha | $320,000 | 6/10 |
75 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.45% | $6,234 |
42
|
| Phillipsburg | $300,000 | 5/10 |
80 min
Drive to Hackettstown
|
2.67% | $6,123 |
68
|
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Greenwich
$500,000Scenic township with preserved farmland and views of the Musconetcong Mountains. Feeds to Warren Hills Regional. Low-density residential. Popular with buyers seeking acreage and privacy at reasonable prices.
Washington Township
$480,000Large residential township with good schools and spacious lots. Feeds to Warren Hills Regional HS. Brass Castle area is scenic. Route 57 corridor. Family-oriented with youth sports programs. Newer construction available.
Hardwick
$480,000Rural township along the Delaware Water Gap. Worthington State Forest and Sunfish Pond (glacial lake on the AT). Lowest density in Warren County. Estate-size lots with mountain views. True wilderness feel.
Mansfield
$460,000Spacious rural-suburban township. Feeds to Warren Hills Regional. Horse farms and larger lots along Route 57. Allamuchy Mountain State Park nearby. Growing township with newer developments mixed into agricultural land.
Independence
$450,000Rural township with Pequest River trout fishing and the Pequest Trout Hatchery (open to public). Allamuchy Mountain State Park. Feeds to Hackettstown schools. Larger lots and agricultural properties. Nature lover's paradise.
Frelinghuysen
$430,000Sparsely populated township named after Frederick Frelinghuysen. Kittatinny Valley State Park. Paulinskill River for trout fishing. Under 2,300 residents. Deep rural character with large lots and privacy.
Hackettstown
$420,000Warren County's most connected town with NJ Transit rail service to Hoboken and Penn Station. Centenary University campus. Main Street revival with new restaurants. M&M Mars candy factory. Most urban character in the county.
Blairstown
$420,000Home of Blair Academy (elite prep school). Appalachian Trail passes through. Yards Creek Pumped Storage Station. Delaware Water Gap access. Village center with local shops. Friday the 13th was filmed at the nearby camp.
Hope
$420,000Historic Moravian village founded in 1769. Stone buildings and gristmill. Jenny Jump State Forest for hiking and stargazing (dark sky area). Land of Make Believe amusement park. Unique heritage character.
Knowlton
$400,000Northwestern Warren County along the Delaware River. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Columbia trail and village. Rural township with river frontage properties. Peaceful, isolated, and scenic.
Harmony
$400,000Agricultural township with Delaware River frontage. Riegelsville pedestrian bridge to PA. Preserved farmland and winery properties. Feeds to Warren Hills Regional. Quiet rural living with scenic beauty.
Washington Borough
$380,000Compact borough with a walkable downtown and Victorian homes. Warren County Technical School. Route 31 commercial corridor. Community events and festivals. Affordable with small-town charm. Population 6,500.
Oxford
$380,000Former iron furnace township with historic Oxford Furnace dating to 1741. Pequest River runs through town. Oxford Central School. Rural character with some village-center density. Affordable with historical character.
Lopatcong
$370,000Residential township adjacent to Phillipsburg with newer housing stock. South Main Street commercial area. Feeds to Phillipsburg schools. More suburban character than neighboring river towns. Affordable family housing.
Pohatcong
$360,000Residential township south of Phillipsburg. Mix of older homes and newer developments. Route 22 commercial corridor. Feeds to Phillipsburg schools. Affordable suburban option in southern Warren County.
Belvidere
$340,000County seat where the Pequest River meets the Delaware. Historic courthouse square. Victorian homes on wide streets. Small-town charm with a population under 3,000. Annual Victorian Days festival. Flood zone consideration near the rivers.
Alpha
$320,000Small borough at the Lehigh Valley border. Compact, affordable, and practical. Former industrial town transitioning to residential. Route 22 access. Population under 2,500. Entry-level pricing for Warren County.
Phillipsburg
$300,000Delaware River town at the PA border opposite Easton. Historic downtown with Victorian architecture. Rail trail along the river. Phillipsburg HS rivalry with Easton is legendary. Most affordable walkable town in Warren County. FEMA flood zones along the river.
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