About Real Estate in Mercer County, New Jersey

Mercer County has much to offer. We are rich in history, having been the scene for two revolutions: Major battles in the Revolutionary War took place in Trenton and in Princeton, and county government operates from the very building that served as a hub of the Industrial Revolution.

Today, waves of newcomers are adding new ideas to the chorus of energy that makes Mercer County a center for education, arts and entertainment, technology, and entrepreneurship. Whether you visit one of our historic sites, take in a play or musical performance, or shop in one of our many retail centers, you will agree that Mercer County has it all:

Open Space- Taxpayers have protected more than 8,400 acres of county land for recreational use, and our Mercer Is Beautiful initiative will take the next step – ensuring that these areas are accessible to everyone. County facilities are here for boating, biking, ice skating, horseback riding, or just taking a stroll in the woods. Services for seniors. Mercer County is home to several outstanding municipal senior centers, and Mercer County works in partnership with our 13 towns to provide high-quality medical care, nutrition, and recreation opportunities for the elderly. I am committed to improving care at the Mercer County Geriatric Center, and our team will deliver better services at a better price for the taxpayers.

Economic Opportunity- In recent years, Mercer County has added Waterfront Park and the Sovereign Bank Arena, two venues that have increased entertainment and trade show options in Trenton, our capital city. We will work hard to ensure that these venues spark the private investment that adds jobs, revenue and opportunity for our residents.

We plan to increase our focus on small businesses, for they offer our best hope of increasing the number and quality of jobs in Mercer County. Business opportunities for women and minorities will increase on our watch.

Quality of Life- We are home to an outstanding county college and high schools that give young people the technical and performing arts training that taps their talent. We are working every day to improve transportation opportunities for the disabled, for veterans, and for families making the transition from welfare to work.

County Population: 350,761
County Houses: 133,280
Land area: 225.9 sq. mi.
Water area: 2.9 sq. mi.

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (23.3%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (12.4%), Public administration (10.4%).

Median age: 36.0 years
Males: 48.7%, Females: 51.3%
Average household size in Mercer County: 2.62
Median household income: $56,612 (year 2000)
Median house value: $147,400 (year 2000)
Median montly rent in 2000: $727
Institutionalized population: 7,148
Median monthly costs for houses with a mortgage in Mercer County in 2000: $1495

Cities in this county include: Trenton, Ewing, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, Princeton, White Horse, Yardville-Groveville, Twin Rivers.

Notable locations in this county outside city limits:

Notable locations in Mercer County: Educational Testing Center, Princeton South Corporate Center, Princeton Park Office Center, Stonybrook Golf Club, Princeton Park Corporate Center, Princeton Country Club, Mercer Oaks Golf Course, Allens Station, Springdale Golf Club, Hopewell Valley Country Club, Peddie Country Club, Carnegie Center Industrial Park, Green Acres Country Club, West Windsor Commerce Center, Naussau Industrial Park, Hamilton Corporate Center, Cranbury Golf Club, Quakerbridge Commerce Center, Fine Hall, Princeton Boat House.

Shopping Centers: Lawrence Shopping Center, Mercer Mall Shopping Center, Royal Plaza Shopping Center, Pennington Shopping Center, Windsor Heights Shopping Center, Windsor Green Shopping Center, Wiltshire Shopping Center.

Churches in Mercer County include: All Saints Church, Hopewell Church, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Congregation Beth Chaim, Stony Brook Church, Gill Memorial Chapel, The Church of Princeton.

Cemeteries: Morris Hall Cemetery, Stoutsburg Cemetery, Greenwood Cemetery, Highland Cemetery, Lawrenceville Cemetery, East Windsor Cemetery.

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Palmer Lake, Mountain Lake, Honey Lake, Rosedale Lake, Hunt Lake, Sturgeon Pond, Stony Brook Fourteen Basin, Colonial Lake.

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Baldwins Creek, Branch of Pond Run, Bridegroom Run, Rocky Brook, Honey Branch, Fiddlers Creek, Heathcote Brook, Shabakunk Creek, Stony Brook.

Parks in Mercer County include: DeNunzio Pool, Old Mill Road County Park, Vannest State Wildlife Management Area, Colonial Lake Park, Bromley Park, West Windsor Community Park, Rosedale Park, Washington Crossing State Park, Palmer Stadium.

Current college students: 28,687
People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 81.8%
People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 34.0%

Mean travel time to work: 27.1 minutes

Housing units in structures:

* One, detached: 65,933
* One, attached: 28,271
* Two: 7,848
* 3 or 4: 5,437
* 5 to 9: 6,005
* 10 to 19: 8,921
* 20 or more: 10,455
* Mobile homes: 391
* Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 19