Hunterdon County

NJ · Pop. 104,204 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Hunterdon County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 104,204.

$/Acre: $13,732

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 122.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.78%

Combined Sales Tax8.4%

Cost of Living Index122.7

Median Household Income$61,227

Poverty Rate15.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,732

Median Home Price$738K

Acres for Sale4704

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,222 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)100 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K186

Property Crime /100K119

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak