The Town FilesEast Amwell, New Jersey
Township in Hunterdon County · population 3,917 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $503,900
- Household income
- $152,361
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 51.7
East Amwell is a township of 3,917 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $503,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 97% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 86% of New Jersey towns.
- #5 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in New Jersey
- #8 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
- #14 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
- #17 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in New Jersey
- #34 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
- #36 in The 50 Best Places for Young Families in America
How East Amwell ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Amwell is worth $503,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $152,361, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,879 a month. 83.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Amwell | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,879 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $152,361 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 83.3% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in East Amwell
| People | East Amwell | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.0% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 19.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 33.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in East Amwell
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.9 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Amwell since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 18, 1990 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 23, 2008.
Severe weather in Hunterdon County since 1996
Hunterdon County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 46,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in East Amwell itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Towns near East Amwell
- West Amwell, NJ5.2 mi · 3,005 people · home $596,900
- Flemington, NJ5.4 mi · 4,876 people · home $400,600
- Hopewell, NJ5.5 mi · 17,491 people · home $561,900
- Delaware, NJ7.0 mi · 4,560 people · home $637,700
- Montgomery, NJ7.6 mi · 23,690 people · home $795,200
- Lambertville, NJ7.8 mi · 4,139 people · home $562,300
- Pennington, NJ7.8 mi · 2,802 people · home $672,900
- Neshanic Station, NJ7.9 mi · 5,224 people · home $770,300
East Amwell questions
Is East Amwell, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Amwell scores better for retirees than 97% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 97%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.7).
How much does a house cost in East Amwell?
The median owner-occupied home in East Amwell is valued at $503,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $152,361, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,879 a month.
What is the weather like in East Amwell?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 23.9 inches of snow.
Does East Amwell get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Amwell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 18, 1990. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)