RANK #492 / 1001 NAT · #10 / 21 NJ · POP 110,849
1YR FORECAST: +1.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +28%
Warren County, New Jersey, distinguishes itself with its scenic Delaware Water Gap, offering extensive outdoor recreation opportunities. The county, located in northwest New Jersey, is about 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 40 miles from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Its rural character features rolling hills, farmland, and the Delaware River. Towns like Belvidere, the county seat, are known for Victorian architecture, while Hackettstown offers a college-town atmosphere. Residents enjoy access to numerous parks, forests, and conservation areas, including Jenny Jump State Forest and Allamuchy Mountain State Park, providing miles of hiking and biking trails.
Life in Warren County often appeals to those seeking a balance between natural surroundings and accessibility to urban centers. Many residents commute to nearby cities, with options including NJ Transit bus services to New York City and Newark, though commute times can be longer than the national average. The public schools in Warren County are generally above average. The local economy, while featuring healthcare, social assistance, and retail, has recently seen significant investment in sectors like transportation and warehousing. This development reflects a broader trend of growth in logistics and data infrastructure within the region.
Warren County is one of 110 U.S. counties in this market profile — stronger than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +2.0% matches the profile's typical +2.4%.
See all 110 Educated Suburban Growth counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 17.3x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Amazon Data Center Campus
Amazon
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$3,000M | Proposed |
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Mansfield Meadows 55+ (Residential Development)
Ryan Homes
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$50M | Under Construction |
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Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various (e.g., NextEra Renewable Fuels, NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation)
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$30M | Operating/Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Warren County scores 50/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#492). Median household income is $100,869 and job growth is running at +1.8%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Warren County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $346,500 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.29, with rents averaging $1,409/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Warren County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +0.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.8% clip. Home values shifted +2.0% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.1% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Warren County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.