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Flemington

A borough of 4,896 people in New Jersey
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Conserved land3.1%21 of 685 acres
Trails0.4 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves14 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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February 1963 WEST ELEVATION - John G. Reading House, 151-153 Main Street1963
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February 1963 WEST ELEVATION - John G. Reading House, 151-153 Main Street, 1963

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About Flemington

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, US
4,876Population
1.1 sq miArea
164 ftElevation

Flemington is a borough in and the county seat of Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Most of the borough is located in the Amwell Valley, a low-lying area of the Newark Basin, and the Raritan Valley, the South Branch of the Raritan River, which flows through the center of Flemington. Northwestern portions of the borough sit on the Hunterdon Plateau. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,876, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 295 (+6.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,581, which in turn reflected an increase of 381 (+9.1%) from the 4,200 counted in the 2000 census. Flemington is an independent municipality completely surrounded…

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Living in Flemington

Housing in Flemington

$644K▲ 2.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Flemington home is worth about $644,000, up 2.9% in a year, 11% above the New Jersey typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Flemington

C

Safety Grade C

Flemington reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 73% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Flemington 3.1
New Jersey 2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Flemington 25
New Jersey 12.7
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Flemington

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Most working residents leave Flemington for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Raritan (15%), New York (5%) and Bridgewater (3%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Raritan
15%
New York, NY
5%
Bridgewater
3%
Readington
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Flemington →

Health in Flemington

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 83% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with New Jersey

4better than NJ·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Capital Health Medical Center - HopewellPennington · 12.9 mi · ER
Zufall Healthy Smile Center - FlemingtonFlemington · 2.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Flemington · CMS · HRSAHealth in Flemington →

Natural hazards in Flemington

24
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Flemington →

Climate in Flemington

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Flemington has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 61°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Schools in Flemington

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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Flemington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#167Best public schoolsof 457 in NJ
DistrictFlemington-Raritan Regional School DistrictSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.

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