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West Amwell Township

#15 in Best Places to Live in Hunterdon County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in New Jersey
  • 5 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    West Amwell Township is located in New Jersey with a population of 2,781. West Amwell Township is in Hunterdon County. Living in West Amwell Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In West Amwell Township there are a lot of bars and restaurants. Many young professionals live in West Amwell Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in West Amwell Township are above average.
    Population
    2,781

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $407,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,563
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    West Amwell Township Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      36.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      36.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      253.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      326.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in West Amwell Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $110,000
    National
    $55,322
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      West Amwell Township Reviews

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      We moved to West Amwell Twp. 20 years ago, raised our child here and are active members of the community. We are proud of our schools, our community and grateful for the memories and friendships we have made here.
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      Slightly outdated without much variety.
      There are many antique shops and art galleries.