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Harrison Street, Frenchtown, New Jersey
Harrison Street, Frenchtown, New Jersey · Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
2018-06-13 14 57 21 View south along Hunterdon County Route 513 (Everittstown Road) between Cedar Street and Milford Road in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
2018-06-13 14 57 21 View south along Hunterdon County Route 513 (Everittstown Road) between Cedar Street and Milford Road in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2018-06-13 14 58 37 View north along Hunterdon County Route 513 (Everittstown Road) at Milford Road in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
2018-06-13 14 58 37 View north along Hunterdon County Route 513 (Everittstown Road) at Milford Road in Frenchtown, Hunterdon County, New Jersey · Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Frenchtown, New Jersey (4321093686)
Frenchtown, New Jersey (4321093686) · Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States, CC BY 2.0
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Frenchtown, New Jersey (4321094512) · Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States, CC BY 2.0
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Frenchtown, New Jersey (4321095886) · Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States, CC BY 2.0

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Frenchtown is a borough of 1,752 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, founded in April 4, 1867.

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Population1,752 +19.7% since 2019
CountyHunterdon County
Elevation220 ft 67 m
FoundedApril 4, 1867
Land area1.1 sq mi
ZIP code08825
Nearest airportDoylestown Airport (DYL) 14 mi

Why visit Frenchtown

Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Erwinna Covered Bridge, Uhlerstown Covered Bridge, Everittstown Historic District and Isaac Stover House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.

About Frenchtown

Frenchtown is a borough in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Frenchtown is located along the banks of the Delaware River on the Hunterdon Plateau, 32 miles (51 km) northwest of the state capital of Trenton. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,370, a decrease of three people (−0.2%) from the 2010 census count of 1,373, which in turn reflected a decline of 115 (−7.7%) from the 1,488 counted in the 2000 census.

From the Wikipedia article Frenchtown, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do4

Erwinna Covered Bridge

Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi

United States historic place

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Uhlerstown Covered Bridge

Bridge · 1.1 mi

Covered bridge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA

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Uhlerstown–Frenchtown Bridge

Bridge · 0.7 mi

Bridge over the Delaware River between Uhlerstown, Pennsylvania and Frenchtown, New Jersey

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River Union Stage

Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi

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Museums and landmarks7

Everittstown Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi

Historic district in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

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Isaac Stover House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi

Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States

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Riverside Farm

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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Thatcher House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi

Historic house in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

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Uhlerstown Historic District

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Historic district in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

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Stover Mill

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi

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ArtYard

Museum · 0.6 mi

13 Front Street, Frenchtown

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Parks, trails and playgrounds4

Tinicum Park

Park · 1.7 mi

Park in Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Frenchtown Park

Park · 0.4 mi

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Frenchtown Preserve

Hiking and trails · 0.7 mi

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Giving Pond Recreation Area

Hiking and trails · 1.0 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

Napoli Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Restaurant · 0.4 mi

5 Kingwood Avenue, Frenchtown

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Perfect Day Cafe

Cafe · 0.5 mi

52 Bridge Street, Frenchtown

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Frenchtown Cafe

Restaurant · 0.5 mi

44 Bridge Street, Frenchtown

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Arties Bar and Grill

Bar and pub · 1.2 mi

1121 State Route 12, Frenchtown

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Kasey's On The Delaware

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

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The Bridge Cafe

Cafe · 0.6 mi

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Churches and places of worship2

Shopping3

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Gas and EV charging1

Schools, colleges and libraries9

Map of Frenchtown

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.6 in of rainFebruary: 3.0 in of rainMarch: 3.7 in of rainApril: 3.9 in of rainMay: 4.4 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 5.8 in of rainAugust: 4.8 in of rainSeptember: 4.6 in of rainOctober: 5.1 in of rainNovember: 3.3 in of rainDecember: 4.5 in of rainJanuary: 38°FFebruary: 41°FMarch: 50°FApril: 62°FMay: 72°FJune: 80°FJuly: 85°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 65°FNovember: 54°FDecember: 43°FJanuary: 19°FFebruary: 20°FMarch: 28°FApril: 38°FMay: 49°FJune: 58°FJuly: 63°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 31°FDecember: 25°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan38°F19°F3.6 in
Feb41°F20°F3.0 in
Mar50°F28°F3.7 in
Apr62°F38°F3.9 in
May72°F49°F4.4 in
Jun80°F58°F4.3 in
Jul85°F63°F5.8 in
Aug82°F61°F4.8 in
Sep76°F54°F4.6 in
Oct65°F42°F5.1 in
Nov54°F31°F3.3 in
Dec43°F25°F4.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bucksville (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$97,917median household income
$383,600median home value
$1,761median monthly rent
40.6median age
51.4%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%of homes are owner-occupied
31.0 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1826%18 to 3418%35 to 6440%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Hunterdon County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
  • 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Doylestown Airport (DYL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

  • Milford 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
  • Flemington 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
  • Clinton 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
  • Alpha 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
  • Annandale 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
  • Phillipsburg 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
  • Hampton 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
  • Easton 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
  • Brass Castle 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
  • Bethlehem 18 mi west, about 29 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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