Flemington, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Flemington is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,887. Residents earn $74,213 per year, which is 1% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,887 Population 4,525/sq mi density
$74,213 Median Income $46,528 per capita
$372,700 Home Value $624,249 Zillow
$1,578 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
110 Violent Crime/100K 1,589 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,213 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$372,700 home value, $1,578/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
110 violent crimes/100K (71% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $74,213
1% lower than US avg
Home Value $372,700
32% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 110/100K
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 35.3%
5% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,578
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

How Flemington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,887
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density4,525/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 61%

Economy

A
Median Income$74,213
Per Capita$46,528
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$9,867M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$372,700
Rent$1,578
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$624,249

Crime

F
Violent110/100K
Property1,589/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary287/100K

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation186 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+81.6%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
EV Stations11
Libraries11

Is Flemington a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Flemington receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates. Flemington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Flemington is $74,213, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Flemington is $372,700, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,578 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Flemington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,589 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Flemington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Flemington has a population of 4,887 with a density of 4,525 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.7%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

4,887
Total Population
4,525
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Flemington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only63.6%
19% below US avg
Spanish36.4%
172% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Flemington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Flemington is $74,213, which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Flemington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$74,213
1% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,528
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
IRS Avg AGI$151,298

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,073
County GDP$9,867M

Business (County)

Restaurants295
Healthcare387
Retail437
Manufacturing130

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$12,473
256% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Work from Home22.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Flemington is $372,700, 32% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,578 (36% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $624,249.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$372,700
32% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$624,249

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$249
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,578
36% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$2,550

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied34.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$12,473
256% above US avg
Effective Rate3.35%
In Flemington, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.1% report depression. 27.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Flemington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.0%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.6%
Physical Inactivity27.2%
Depression17.1%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.9%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.7/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities387
Flemington has a violent crime rate of 110 per 100,000 residents, 71% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,589 per 100,000 (19% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Flemington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent110.4/100K
71% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery22.1/100K
Assault88.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,589.1/100K
19% below US avg
Burglary286.9/100K
Theft1,302.1/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Flemington has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.9 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall27.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation186 ft (57 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density4,525/sq mi
Coordinates40.5086°N, 74.8599°W
County FIPS34019
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 35.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 6.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 52.4%
D 45.7%

Winner: Republican by 6.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+35.3%
5% above US avg
High School+81.6%
School Test Score6.24
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,525/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations11
Alt Fuel Stations11
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities387
Restaurants295
Retail Stores437

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Work from Home22.0%

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