The Town FilesFrenchtown, New Jersey
Borough in Hunterdon County · population 1,370 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $383,600
- Household income
- $97,917
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 40.6
Frenchtown is a borough of 1,370 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $383,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 95% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 82% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 75% of New Jersey towns.
How Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown is worth $383,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $97,917, which is more affordable than 46% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,761 a month. 52.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frenchtown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $383,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,761 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $97,917 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Frenchtown
| People | Frenchtown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 20.1% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 94.6% |
Weather in Frenchtown
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frenchtown since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 29, 2021 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2019.
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 Frenchtown itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Frenchtown
3 public schools with 1,137 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Regional High School | 9-12 | 692 | 11.3 |
| Kingwood Township School | PK-8 | 344 | 8.8 |
| Frenchtown Elementary | PK-8 | 101 | 6.7 |
Towns near Frenchtown
- Kingwood, NJ3.0 mi · 3,802 people · home $477,100
- Milford, NJ3.5 mi · 1,232 people · home $333,600
- Tinicum, PA3.8 mi · 3,818 people · home $613,600
- Bridgeton, PA3.9 mi · 1,234 people · home $385,700
- Alexandria, NJ4.6 mi · 4,809 people · home $552,000
- Holland, NJ6.0 mi · 5,177 people · home $451,800
- Nockamixon, PA6.4 mi · 3,379 people · home $464,100
- Franklin, NJ6.9 mi · 3,267 people · home $513,300
Frenchtown questions
Is Frenchtown, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frenchtown scores better for retirees than 95% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 75%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Frenchtown?
The median owner-occupied home in Frenchtown is valued at $383,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,917, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,761 a month.
What is the weather like in Frenchtown?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 27.2 inches of snow.
Does Frenchtown get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frenchtown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 29, 2021. 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)