West Amwell Township, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,010 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$144,293 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$565,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,240 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,583 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hunterdon County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hunterdon County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 29
Feb 2 6 32
Mar 4 2 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 53
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 3 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, NJ State Senate District 15, NJ Assembly District 15, NJ
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Schools

West Amwell Township School
2 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Lambertville Public School
3 miles, W • 2.3 star
New Hope-Solebury MS
4 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

The College of New Jersey
10 miles, S • 3.7 star
Bucks County Community College
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Rider University
10 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Hunterdon Medical Center
11 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Trenton Mercer Airport
8 miles, S • 1.4 star
Lehigh Valley International Airport
35 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Philadelphia International Airport
40 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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