RANK #371 / 996 · POP 129,099 · NJ
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.3%
The Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton, with its iconic red exterior and setting along the Raritan River, serves as a prominent landmark in Hunterdon County. This west-central New Jersey county is approximately 60 miles from both New York City and Philadelphia. The community offers a blend of rural landscapes with rolling hills, forests, and rivers, alongside historic towns. Commute options include the LINK bus system for in-county travel and Trans-Bridge Bus Lines for service to New York City and Newark Airport. Outdoor recreation is a significant draw, with 8,000 acres of parkland, including Round Valley Reservoir and the Columbia Trail, offering hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking.
Life in Hunterdon County is characterized by a focus on quality of life, with highly rated public schools like Hunterdon Central Regional High School and Voorhees High School. The county has been recognized for its health outcomes and as a safe place to raise children. The economy is supported by a mix of sectors, with notable growth in transportation and warehousing. The county also has a strong agricultural sector, including numerous farms and vineyards, contributing to a farm-to-table dining scene. Recent economic initiatives have focused on promoting historic main streets and downtowns in towns such as Flemington, Clinton, and Lambertville, aiming to attract tourism and support local businesses.
Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 7.9x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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Hunterdon County has a Boom Town Index score of 63/100, ranking #371 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.6% and a median household income of $133,534, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Hunterdon County is $478,600 with median rent at $1,627/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.279, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.2% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.6%. Home values changed +2.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.92% of Hunterdon County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.