Frenchtown, NJ

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.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,609 Population 1,424/sq mi density
$107,969 Median Income $61,017 per capita
$368,700 Home Value $556,024 Zillow
$1,699 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$107,969 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$368,700 home value, $1,699/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,969
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $368,700
31% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.6%
50% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,699
46% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.0%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,609
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,424/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,969
Per Capita$61,017
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$48,827M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$368,700
Rent$1,699
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$556,024

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,184/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary148/100K

Health

Obesity27.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.1%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation230 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.6%
High School+97.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Libraries16

Is Frenchtown a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Frenchtown has a population of 1,609 with a density of 1,424 people per square mile. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.7%).

Population

1,609
Total Population
1,424
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Frenchtown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Frenchtown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Frenchtown is $107,969, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Frenchtown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,969
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,017
Avg Weekly Wage$1,249
IRS Avg AGI$121,435

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,271
County GDP$48,827M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,489
Healthcare2,160
Retail2,224
Manufacturing943

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.9 min
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Frenchtown is $368,700, 31% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,699 (46% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $556,024.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$368,700
31% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$556,024

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,699
46% above US avg

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-Occupied55.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,754
150% above US avg
Effective Rate2.37%
In Frenchtown, 27.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.1% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.0%
16% below US avg
Diabetes7.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression19.1%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death6,421/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access91.9%
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Frenchtown has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,184 per 100,000 (40% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,184.3/100K
40% below US avg
Burglary148.0/100K
Theft1,036.3/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Frenchtown has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.0 inches
34% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,424/sq mi
Coordinates40.5305°N, 75.0528°W
County FIPS42017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.6%
D 49.5%

Winner: Republican by 0.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.6%
50% above US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,424/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,160
Restaurants1,489
Retail Stores2,224

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)49
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.9 min
Work from Home16.7%

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