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Readington, New Jersey

Introduction to Readington, New Jersey

Readington, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 17 miles W of Edison, New Jersey and 31 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metro area, Readington is home to some 15,803 residents.

Readington History

Readington was created by the Royal Charter of King George II, and officially incorporated on February 21, 1798. The Dutch were among the earliest settlers in the region. The town was named after Governor John Reading. Currently, this town ranks among the highest-income places in the United States, and has a population of at least 10,000.

Readington and nearby Attractions

  • Readington Township Museum
  • Northlandz
  • Prodigy Gallery
  • Hunterdon Ballooning Inc.
  • Leonard Buck Garden
  • Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club

Things To Do In Readington

The Readington Township Museum offers one the opportunity to learn about the history of this town. The Northlandz has some amazingly creative and imaginative exhibits on model trains. At the hot air ballooning company, Hunterdon Ballooning Inc., visitors can take picturesque and leisurely balloon flights over the region. Travelers can also visit the beautiful Leonard Buck Garden, or enjoy a game of golf at the Stanton Ridge Golf & Country Club.

Readington Transportation

Air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.

Readington Higher Education

Raritan Valley Community College is the local college. However, residents can also pursue higher educational opportunities at Princeton University, Rutgers University - New Brunswick, and Drew University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyReadington Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyReadington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyReadington Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyReadington People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyReadington Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Readington Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Readington College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Readington Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Readington, NJ

Comparing Readington 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity43
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime98
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