Living in Flemington

Welcome to Historic Flemington, a quaint but vibrant American small town where greater than 60 % of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. As the County seat of Hunterdon, Flemington functions as the center of activity, both commercial and administrative, for the entirety of affluent yet rural Hunterdon.

Flemington offers the best of small town America, including safe streets, friendly neighborhoods and quality schools. With its rapidly revitalizing downtown, it also offers an increasing number of shopping, dining and entertainment options, with an emphasis on entertainment for families. The town’s rich history, from Indians to Lindbergh, provides a wealth of educational opportunities, while the spectrum of historic architecture, representing authentic examples from Colonial to Arts & Crafts style, puts the town in a class by itself. First and foremost, however, Flemington is a community that prides itself on its caring attitude and commitment to the well-being of its residents, young and older.

Doing Business in Flemington

Flemington is a community within which greater than 60% of the buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. As the County seat of Hunterdon, Flemington has been the commercial center of the County for more than two hundred years. 4300 individuals live within the Borough limits, while surrounding Raritan Township is home to nearly 20,000 residents who consider Flemington their downtown. Nevertheless, Flemington retains the features and function of a traditional small town, offering a quaint but eclectic atmosphere and diverse business environment for existing and new enterprises alike.

Since the year 2000, Flemington has undergone a long awaited renaissance initiated when local government constituted the Economic Development Commission to study opportunities for revitalization of Hunterdon County’s commercial hub. Almost five years later and following the development of the Commission into the Flemington Department of Community and Economic Development, Flemington is one of the most sought after investment opportunities in New Jersey.

Visiting Flemington

Welcome to Historic Flemington, the quaint yet vibrant county seat of Hunterdon, one of the nation’s most interesting and affluent counties. Flemington was established in 1756 by Samuel Fleming, the area’s first business owner, whose original tavern still stands and may be toured by appointment. Greater than 60% of Flemington’s structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. The town’s rich history, from Indians to Lindbergh, provides a wealth of educational opportunities, while the spectrum of historic architecture, representing authentic examples from Colonial to Arts & Crafts style, puts the town in a class by itself.

In the context of its rich history, Flemington is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly revitalizing downtown characterized by an increasing number of dining, shopping and entertainment options. Charming shops, flowered streets, festivals and other community events make Flemington a great destination for one day or several. To round out your experience, recreation options abound including health facilities, biking, hiking, riding and balloon tours of the area.