Helmetta, New Jersey
Helmetta is a borough of 2,459 people in Middlesex County, New Jersey, founded in March 20, 1888.
Why visit Helmetta
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Playhouse 22, Buckelew Mansion, G. W. Helme Snuff Mill Historic District and Thompson Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Helmetta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Helmetta
Helmetta is a borough in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is located in the heart of the Raritan Valley region, with Manalapan Brook (a Raritan River tributary) flowing through the center of the community. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,455, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 277 (+12.7%) from the 2010 census count of 2,178, which in turn reflected an increase of 353 (+19.3%) from the 1,825 counted in the 2000 census. The community was established around a snuff mill opened in the 1820s that was acquired by George Washington Helme in the 1880s.
From the Wikipedia article Helmetta, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Buckelew Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
G. W. Helme Snuff Mill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Helmetta, New Jersey
Holmes-Tallman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
United States historic place
East Brunswick Community Arts Center
Museum · 1.4 mi
721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
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Restaurants and cafes2
Simply Jerk Jamaican Grill
Restaurant · 1.5 mi
866 Cranbury South River Road, Monroe Township
Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-19:00
Burrito Bowl Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
866 Cranbury South River Road, Monroe Township
Churches and places of worship4
St. Peter's Church and Buildings
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Saint George's Anglican Church
Church · Anglican
56 Main Street, Helmetta
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Brooks Crossing Elementary School
School · 4.8 mi
50 Deans Rhode Hall Road, Monmouth Junction
Crossroads North Middle School
School · 5.4 mi
635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction
Map of Helmetta
57 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.7 in | 8.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 3.0 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 4.5 in | 4.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Brunswick 3 Se Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 17 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
Princeton Airport (PCT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Forsgate 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Dayton 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Old Bridge 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Concordia 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- South River 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Clearbrook 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Deans 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- The Ponds 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Robertsville 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- New Brunswick 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Helmetta, NJ, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY 4.0
- Helmetta Mill 7, JamesWelsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Helmetta Dam, Blademasterx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Helmetta, NJ Fire Department, May 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helmetta, NJ Borough Hall, May 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-08 15 50 10 View north along Middlesex County Route 615 (Main Street) at Brookside Place in Helmetta, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helmetta, NJ post office, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Street sb, Helmetta, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Railroad Avenue nb, Helmetta, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake Avenue sb, Helmetta, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Avenue wb, Helmetta, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helmetta Boulevard eb entering Helmetta, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Avenue eb entering Helmetta, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-08 15 43 04 View south along Middlesex County Route 615 (Main Street) at 13th Street in Helmetta, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 615 nb entering Helmetta, NJ (2), July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 615 nb entering Helmetta, NJ (1), July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-05-18 11 03 05 View north along Middlesex County Route 535 (Cranbury Road) at Helmetta Boulevard-Durhams Corner Road in East Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holmes-Tallman House, Deanlav, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Peters Church Spotswood, Ben McLaughlin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Buckelew Mansion, Rickyrab at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HelmettaSnuffMill, KForce at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Landscape at Thompson Park in Monroe Township, Mlaurenti at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. George’s Anglican Church Helmetta New Jersey 08, Dclemens1971, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ADLW Bishops 2025, Hopeful2day, CC0
- Pied-billed Grebe (4548429789), Mike's Birds, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Washington Avenue wb entering East Brunswick, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Forge Road sb entering Monroe Twp., Middlesex Co., NJ, Dec. 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex CR 615 nb entering Spotswood, NJ (1), July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jamesburg Park, Blademasterx, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middlesex CR 615 nb entering Spotswood, NJ (2), July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Port Street nb, Jamesburg Park, NJ, July 2026, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-09-08 15 53 38 View north along Middlesex County Route 615 (Manalapan Road) at Daniel Road in Spotswood, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cryphonectria parasitica 260022510, Bonnie Semmling, CC BY 4.0
- Cryphonectria parasitica 260022484, Bonnie Semmling, CC BY 4.0
- Cryphonectria parasitica 260022536, Bonnie Semmling, CC BY 4.0
- SpiralStaircase - Flickr - Ksionic, Ksionic, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jay Sweet, Jbsweetmusic, CC0
- Middlesex County Fair 2021 19, Orizan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Middlesex County Fair 2023 69, SeichanGant, CC BY-SA 4.0
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