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Frenchtown, NJ


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Frenchtown, New Jersey

Frenchtown, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 17 miles SE of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 40 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 1,488.

The People and Families of Frenchtown

In Frenchtown, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frenchtown had a median family income of $62,132. Interestingly, lots of people in Frenchtown have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the town.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Frenchtown favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Frenchtown Housing

Frenchtown has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Frenchtown, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Frenchtown, 84% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Frenchtown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFrenchtown Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Frenchtown Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Frenchtown Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Frenchtown Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Frenchtown College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Frenchtown Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Frenchtown People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Frenchtown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Frenchtown, NJ

Comparing Frenchtown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women107
Well-Paid Single Men106
Racial Diversity73
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults107
Median Family Income104
People in Middle Class or Better94

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use93
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Rents17
Housing Recently Built11
Affordability of Property Taxes16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime65
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