Warren County
Warren County
is composed of 22 municipalities, all of which are rural or suburban,
except for Phillipsburg, Hackettstown, Belvidere, and Washington Boro
and Townships which are urban in character. Warren County leads New
Jersey in the production of dairy cattle, milk, eggs, feed corn, and
alfalfa. In addition, farm markets, wineries and "boutique"
growers are expanding. Warren County occupies 365 square miles with
rugged scenic terrain. Mountain ranges and ridges that divide the
county's fertile river valleys include Kittatinny Mountain, Jenny
Jump Mountain, Scott's Mountain, and Pohatcong Mountain. The Musconetcong
River, Paulinskill River, and Pequest River empty into the Delaware
River which has 52 miles of county shore line.
Among Warren
County's greatest resources are clean air, clean water, open spaces
for resident families and visitor recreation. With only about 14 %
of its area covered by urban development, Warren County offers a great
deal of wholesome outdoor recreation including biking, hiking, rafting,
swimming, horseback riding, and more.
Warren County
also has community parks, pools, country inns, five (5) golf courses
plus some golf driving ranges and miniature golf courses and six (6)
campgrounds. Craft and antique shops are popular along with farms
that offer fresh pickings of vegetables and fruits. The Land Of Make
Believe is a superb recreational attraction for children. The Pequest
Trout Hatchery, where all of the brook, brown, and rainbow trout stocked
by the State of New Jersey are raised, is another popular attraction.
Belvidere is the
county seat. Temperatures in Warren County average 70 degrees in the
summer and 29 degrees in the winter. Interstate highways, I-80 and
I-78 cross the county opening the area to many new residents who commute
daily to their jobs in Metropolitan New Jersey. Routes 46, 57, 31,
519, and 517 provide commuters with access to other parts of the state.
The proximity of Warren County to New York, Philadelphia, and other
employment centers, along with the quality of life that the county
offers, makes it an attractive area for homes and businesses.
Warren County
is home to Centenary College, a four year college located in Hackettstown,
Warren County Community College, a two year college located in Washington,
and Warren County Technical School located in Franklin. There are
16 colleges within a 50 mile radius of the county.
The healthcare
facilities of Warren County include Warren Hospital, a full service
250 bed facility located in Phillipsburg, Hackettstown Community Hospital,
a full service 106 bed facility located in Hackettstown, and several
private nursing facilities. There are 11 hospitals within a 25 mile
radius of the county.
Relative affordability
of homes in Warren County is apparent because land and taxes are less
than other parts of northern New Jersey. Jersey Success Realty is
located only 5 minutes from Warren County and services that area with
expertise, and pride.
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