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This document is a community profile for the Borough of Frenchtown, New Jersey, highlighting its unique characteristics, demographics, educational opportunities, market profile, location, infrastructure, history, culture, and arts scene. It aims to showcase Frenchtown as a desirable place to live, work, and visit, emphasizing its close-knit community, scenic beauty, vibrant arts scene, and strong economic base. It includes testimonials from local business owners and residents, further reinforcing the positive aspects of the town.

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The Borough of Frenchtown
COMMUNITY PROFILE


About
Frenchtown
Frenchtown is special for reasons difficult to sum up in
a few sentences. Some say it’s the passionate, close-knit
community, others insist its uniqueness rises out of  the
ever-shifting beauty of the Delaware River and
surrounding valley. Visitors will refer to the friendly
shopkeepers, eclectic mix of award-winning family-run
restaurants and the growing arts scene.
 
The magic of Frenchtown is of all of these things and
more. The simplest way to explain the energy of this
riverside community is encapsulated in two simple
words…Love Frenchtown.
 


Fast Facts
Total Population
Total
Households
Median Household Income
Bachelors
Degree or
Higher
1,319
579
51.7%
$98,674
Population
Over 18
78.9%


Demographics
55-64
17.9%
Under 15
17.6%
45-54
14.2%
15-24
12.1%
35-44
11.7%
25-34
10.9%
65-74
10%
75 and over
5.5%
Age
Home
Ownership
48.9% 
Median 
Home Value
$333,203


Education
With 51.7% of Frenchtown
residents holding a bachelors
degree or higher, Frenchtown
makes its mark as a highly
educated community.
Highly Educated
Population With
Bachelors Degree
Frenchtown
31.1%
5 Miles
27.9%
10 Miles
29.3%


Frenchtown Elementary, officially the Edith Ort
Thomas Elementary School, prepares its students to
meet the challenges of rapid globalization by
combining a solid educational foundation with
individualized attention.
The school has sports and enrichment programs to
round out its academic curriculum and collaborates
with River Union Stage to offer a distinctive
Shakespeare program to 4th and 5th graders.
An Academically Rigorous
and Intimate
Elementary School
Delaware Valley Regional High School holds the
distinction of being an NJ-certified Future Ready
School dedicated to best preparing its students for
success in college, career, and citizenship in the
digital age.
In addition, the Hunterdon County Polytech Career &
Technical School offers programs designed to prepare
students for specialty careers.
A Future Ready 
High School
Raritan Valley Community College is within a 30-
minute drive and numerous four-year academic
institutions are located throughout the area.
Higher Education
The array of education offerings match the eclectic
community of Frenchtown. Secret Garden Montessori,
River Valley Waldorf School, and Solebury School are
among the options of private education. There also is a
an active homeschool community.
Alternative Options


Market Profile
The market is exceptional by all
standard demographic measures.
Whether measuring the market by a 5
or 10 mile radius, each boasts an
average HHI over $98,000 annually and
a population in which over 43% hold a
bachelor’s degree or higher.
5 Mile
Radius
10 Mile
Radius
Population:
56,671
Households:
21,595
Average HHI:
$106,244
Bachelors Degree
or Higher:
48.4%
Population:
13,818
Households:
5,529
Average HHI:
$98,124
Bachelors Degree or
Higher:
43.6%
Extrordinary Market


World Class
Companies
Many global companies such as Exxon Mobil,
Unicom Global, Gulbrandsen Companies, and
Merck are located within close proximity.
Additionally, a number of other renowned
businesses are included in this mix, such as
Hunterdon Healthcare.


Location 
Just over one hour from both New
York and Philadelphia
Access to Route 12, and in close
proximity to Routes 31 and 78
Nestled along the Delaware River in
scenic Hunterdon County, NJ
Minutes away from major universities
such as Princeton University, Rutgers
University, Lehigh University, and
more.


Location 
 
Frenchtown
Annadale Station
Raritan Valley Line
New York City
(1.2 hours)
Philadelphia
(1.2 hours)
Hunterdon Medical Center
 
Princeton University
 
Rutgers University
 
Raritan Valley Community College
 
Lehigh Valley
 
Lehigh Valley International
 Airport
 
Newark Airport
 
The Jersey Shore
 
Delaware Water Gap
 
Bucks County, PA
 


Infrastructure
Utilities
Frenchtown has access to a public
water and sewer system to ensure
your business has all it needs to
launch on day one.
Public Safety
Frenchtown prides itself on having
a municipal Police Force that
follows the tenants of community
policing. The borough is also home
to Frenchtown Fire Department
and Office of Emergency
Management; Milford-Holland
Rescue Squad provides emergency
services to Frenchtown.


History,
Culture, & Arts
Frenchtown is officially just over 150 years
old but it’s history reaches back to the Lenni
Lenape tribe who populated the area until
Europeans took over in the 1750s.
The area was purchased by Paul Henri Mallet-
Prevost in 1794.
The Bastille Day Fete is one of several annual
festivals including RiverFest, which celebrates
life and the environment along the river;
Frenchtown PRIDE; ZombieCrawl; Santa
Along the River, and most recently, ArtYard’s
Hatch, a coming together of communal
creativity where an assortment of revelers
dress in bird couture, hatch from a giant egg
and parade about town.
Mallet-Prevost, who was Swiss, fled France to
avoid a date with the guillotine. He brought
along his family and other French speakers,
which gave the settlement its current name.
Frenchtown became official in 1829 and
today the borough does celebrate Bastille
Day but not many locals or visitors realize the
ironic connection to the French Revolution.


Things To Do
Shopping & Dining
Wander through downtown’s shops and galleries and
discover fine art, antiques or antiquarian books as well as
modern home furnishings, new and vintage clothing and
so much more. Many of the items are uniquely
Frenchtown because they were designed, written,
created locally. While the restaurants also capture a
uniquely Frenchtown feel, they feature internationally-
inspired menus with award-winning dishes. The café
scene also offers something for everyone.
Frenchtown and the surrounding area offers a wide array
of outdoor fun. Hiking, rafting, birding, cycling, swimming
or just strolling along the river all literally on its doorstep
and in the community. The borough alone boasts three
parks and two preserves, and let’s not forget the
community garden.
Outdoor
Recreation


Testimonials
Bonnie Pariser
Yoga Loka, Owner
 
Lacy Phelps, Edward
Jones Financial Advisor
 As a resident and local Financial Advisor, I
wouldn't pick a better place to be. I run a
one mile loop around the creek and then 2
miles through town every morning. It feels
as if we live in a "beach town," 
but then again Frenchtown is a river town.
My clients love the ambiance, the local
restaurants and shops when they come to
visit and I love the density. With only around
1300 residents, there is a significant sense of
community. I cannot go to the park, grab food
or frequent my favorite shop without running
into a good friend!
I own and operated Yoga Loka in Frenchtown.
We are celebrating our 18th year in business!
I have lived in Frenchtown with my husband
and 2 children for 12 years. I could not imagine
a better place to live and run a business. While
growing up in NYC, I always had the feeling
that the hectic pace, the crowded streets and
living conditions, and the preponderance of
impersonal exchanges were not how humans
were meant to live. When I came to
Frenchtown I realized this is exactly what I
dreamt about- a small village setting that
supports joy and community spirit. Living
among neighbors that care deeply for you and
your family, and serving a clientele that
appreciate the value of family owned
businesses are what make it so wonderful to
live and work here.
Colleen and Andrew Tomko
Frenchtown Inn, Owners
We have called Frenchtown home for the past
23 years.  We chose Frenchtown to raise a
family and start a business because of the
'small town American' feel.  The river, towpath,
and friendly and safe community give it a
'gated community feel' without the gates. 
Many of our local Frenchtown small businesses
play a key part in keeping the river towns alive
with history, tourism, arts and dining.
Many of our guests when discovering
Frenchtown often exclaim, " We love this
town" or "We never knew this was here it feels
like home" our favorite "I can't believe this is
New Jersey!" Frenchtown is our home, our
community, and our village.


Our Town
Frenchtown's Economic
Development Committee
Elected
Officials
The mission of the Economic
Development Committee (EDC) is to
facilitate, promote and direct
sustainable economic growth while
both protecting and leveraging the
natural, historic and cultural assets
of Frenchtown.
Mayor Brad Myhre 
Council President Michele Liebtag 
Councilman John Dougherty 
Councilwoman Elaine Warner 
Councilwoman Hannah Opdyke 
Councilman Willian O'brien
Councilman Kathy Bernhardt
wwww.frenchtownboro.com
Hunterdon County Economic
Development is a collaborative
initiative among the County’s 26
municipalities. It works with both
public and private sectors to foster
opportunities for municipalities, 
 residents and new businesses
looking to find success in Hunterdon
County.
Hunterdon County
Economic Development


Frenchtown, New Jersey
For more information, please contact: 
Borough Clerk Samantha Gravelle 
at 908-996-4524 or via email at 
clerk@frenchtownboro.gov. 
www.frenchtownboro.com
#LoveFrenchtown