New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Hampton, NJ
$422,449Median listing price
HunterdonArea
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About Hampton
Hampton is a small borough (about 1,400 residents) on the Musconetcong River at Hunterdon County's northern edge, with a compact Main Street of Victorian homes. Housing is mostly older single-family homes on small lots.
Home prices in Hampton
The median listing price in Hampton is $422,449.
Top places in Hampton
- Main Street — Victorian homes and the borough's small commercial strip.
- Musconetcong River — the borough's northern edge; fishing and river views.
- Hampton borough hall and fire department (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Veterans Park (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Hampton Borough Park — ballfields and playground.
- Nearby High Bridge — the Raritan Valley Line terminus and Columbia Trail.
Commuting from Hampton
- No in-town train station; the nearest NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations are High Bridge and Annandale, each roughly a 15–25 minute drive (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages).
- Approximate train time from those stations to New York Penn: ~1h35m–2h5m (approximate; Raritan Valley Line requires a transfer at Newark Penn, no one-seat ride to Manhattan).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~70–85 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Hampton
Public schools: Hampton School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Hampton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hampton, NJ?
The median listing price in Hampton is $422,449. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hampton, NJ?
No in-town train station; the nearest NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations are High Bridge and Annandale, each roughly a 15–25 minute drive (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages). - Which school district serves Hampton, NJ?
Hampton is served by Hampton School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.