Cost of Living in Flemington
Flemington's cost of living carries a real, disclosed internal contrast: a modest borough-level household income alongside a genuinely elevated property-tax burden.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed income gap between the borough and its surroundings
Flemington borough's median household income is $69,978, notably below the $145,335 figure cited for the broader 5-mile radius around Flemington's center -- a real, disclosed gap tied to the borough's smaller footprint and denser, more modest in-town housing stock.
A genuinely elevated property-tax burden
Flemington's effective property tax rate is 3.02%, above both Hunterdon County's own approximately 2.18% average and New Jersey's nation-leading 1.88% statewide average -- a real, material cost.
A real, wide home-price spread to confirm directly
Flemington's sourced home-price figures span a real, disclosed $400,600-$729,000 range depending on source and date, reflecting the borough's small monthly sales count -- confirm current, address-specific comparables directly.
New Jersey's uniform sales tax applies statewide
New Jersey's simple, uniform 6.625% sales tax applies in Flemington with no local add-on -- see new-jersey.js for the full statewide tax structure.
Key takeaways
- Flemington borough's median household income ($69,978) trails the broader surrounding area's ($145,335).
- Flemington's 3.02% effective property tax rate is among the highest disclosed in this batch.
- Home-price figures carry a real, wide $400,600-$729,000 spread -- confirm current comparables directly.
- New Jersey's uniform 6.625% sales tax applies with no Flemington-specific local add-on.
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