The Town FilesLambertville, New Jersey
City in Hunterdon County · population 4,139 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $562,300
- Household income
- $109,733
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 59.3
Lambertville is a city of 4,139 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $562,300, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks hipper than 100% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 98% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 89% of New Jersey towns.
- #2 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in New Jersey
- #4 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New Jersey With Little Snow
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Oldest Homes
- #10 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
- #20 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Least Snow
- #41 in The 50 Hippest Small Towns in America
How Lambertville ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lambertville is worth $562,300, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $109,733, which is more affordable than 17% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,438 a month. 78.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lambertville | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $562,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,438 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $109,733 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.3% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lambertville
| People | Lambertville | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.0% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.0% | — |
| Work from home | 27.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 94.6% |
Weather in Lambertville
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.4 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 136 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lambertville since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 29, 2021 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2019.
Severe weather in Hunterdon County since 1996
Hunterdon County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 46,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Lambertville itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Lambertville
3 public schools with 790 students, about 7.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hunterdon Regional High School | 7-12 | 392 | 8.0 |
| Lambertville Public School | PK-6 | 228 | 6.9 |
| West Amwell Township School | K-6 | 170 | 6.5 |
Towns near Lambertville
- New Hope, PA0.9 mi · 2,612 people · home $716,200
- West Amwell, NJ3.0 mi · 3,005 people · home $596,900
- Solebury, PA3.5 mi · 8,709 people · home $788,700
- Delaware, NJ5.0 mi · 4,560 people · home $637,700
- Upper Makefield, PA5.0 mi · 8,857 people · home $876,200
- Hopewell, NJ7.0 mi · 17,491 people · home $561,900
- Buckingham, PA7.3 mi · 20,851 people · home $708,100
- Wrightstown, PA7.4 mi · 3,286 people · home $717,400
Lambertville questions
Is Lambertville, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lambertville scores better for retirees than 98% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 51%. 32.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.3).
How much does a house cost in Lambertville?
The median owner-occupied home in Lambertville is valued at $562,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,733, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,438 a month.
What is the weather like in Lambertville?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 13.4 inches of snow.
Does Lambertville get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lambertville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 29, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)