Frenchtown City is a borough in the New Jersey state of Hunterdon. It is located along the banks of the Delaware River on the Hunterdon Plateau, about 32 miles northwest of Trenton. Frenchtown is home to about 5,000 people. It is also known as the "Frenchtown of the Hudson Valley."
The Frenchtown area is one of the richest in the country and is considered a national center. The best months to visit Frenchtown include June, September, and August. Winters can be cold, with a low probability of snow. Frenchtown is part of the larger metro area of New York, which includes the island of Manhattan, the eight-county area immediately north, and the cities of western Long Island, Staten Island, and western Long Beach.
The poverty rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who live below the poverty line. The lower the number, the more prosperous the society. In Frenchtown, NJ, the current poverty rate is 3.0%. The highest percentage of Frenchtown's residents is employed in the Education Instruction, Library, & Health Services industry. For those who don't have health insurance, there are some options available.
The town of Frenchtown is comprised of shotgun houses. During the 1920s, many residents sought economic opportunities in Houston, where many were recruited by the Southern Pacific Railroad. Others sought employment in the oil industry along the Houston Ship Channel. A second wave of migration followed the Great Mississippi Flood, with a few Creoles following suit. World War II spurred a new migration wave. The mainstay of Frenchtown is its historic downtown.