New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Frenchtown is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,609. Residents earn $107,969 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Frenchtown receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Frenchtown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Frenchtown is $107,969, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Frenchtown among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Frenchtown is $368,700, 31% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,699 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Frenchtown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,184 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.
Frenchtown is a highly educated community — 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Frenchtown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 91.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.9% |
| 34% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,969 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,017 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,249 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $121,435 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,271 |
| County GDP | $48,827M |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Healthcare | 2,160 |
| Retail | 2,224 |
| Manufacturing | 943 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $368,700 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $556,024 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,699 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,754 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,421/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,184.3/100K |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 148.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,036.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5305°N, 75.0528°W |
| County FIPS | 42017 |
Winner: Republican by 0.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.6% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,160 |
| Restaurants | 1,489 |
| Retail Stores | 2,224 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |