Living in Flemington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Flemington · Census data 2020–2024
Flemington has 4,896 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $69,978 (32% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $400,600, the median rent is $1,532/month.
Flemington at a glance
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 34.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $69,978State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $400,600State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,532/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Flemington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Flemington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Flemington the median home value is $400,600, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,532 per month, which is 33.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,485 a month in housing costs.
Flemington median household income
The median household income in Flemington is $69,978 and the income per person is $45,921. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Flemington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,191
- Owner-occupied
- 34.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.9%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.24
Flemington demographics
- Population
- 4,896
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 2,119
- Foreign-born
- 31.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Flemington ›
Education in Flemington
39.8% of adults 25 and older in Flemington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Flemington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Drive alone
- 51.9%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Flemington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flemington | 4,896 | $69,978 | $400,600 | $1,532 |
| Raritan | 24,361 | $165,174 | $564,300 | $1,615 |
| Ringoes | 934 | $84,545 | $396,700 | $1,837 |
| East Amwell | 3,940 | $152,361 | $503,900 | $1,879 |
| Franklin | 3,283 | $161,169 | $513,300 | $3,501 |
| Neshanic Station | 5,640 | $221,395 | $770,300 | $2,144 |
| Delaware | 4,577 | $194,219 | $637,700 | — |
| Readington | 16,278 | $157,625 | $549,100 | $1,813 |
| Neshanic | 626 | $166,250 | $540,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Flemington, NJ?
The median household income in Flemington is $69,978, 32% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Flemington?
The median home value in Flemington is $400,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Flemington?
The median gross rent in Flemington is $1,532 per month, about 33.4% of household income.
Is Flemington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
What is the median age in Flemington?
The median age in Flemington is 34.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Flemington?
The average commute to work in Flemington is 23 minutes; 25.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Flemington?
The unemployment rate in Flemington is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Flemington?
39.8% of adults in Flemington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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