Phillipsburg
RANK #642 / 996 NAT · #15 / 21 NJ · POP 109,739
1YR FORECAST: +1.7%
5YR OUTLOOK: +20%
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.
Above national median (4.7x)
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.8x 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Amazon Data Center Campus
Amazon
|
$3,000M | Proposed |
|
Mansfield Meadows 55+ (Residential Development)
Ryan Homes
|
$50M | Under Construction |
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Community Solar Portfolio (Multiple Projects)
Various (e.g., NextEra Renewable Fuels, NJR Clean Energy Ventures Corporation)
|
$30M | Operating/Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
At 35/100, Warren County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $92,620 combined with job growth of +2.0% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Warren County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $302,300 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.31, with rents averaging $1,292/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Employers in Warren County are hiring — job growth of +2.0% — but the population is close to flat (+0.3% YoY). Home values moved +2.2% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.17% 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.