Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County. Hunterdon Medical Center is located on the outskirts of Flemington, New Jersey. The county is situated within the rolling farmlands of the Delaware River Valley, 60 miles from Philadelphia and New York City. The proximity of these major metropolitan areas has led to the presence of an exceedingly diverse population, ranging from the skilled workers of modern technology, to artists and farm workers. Hunterdon County is a truly beautiful area - rich in history, lakes, woodlands, recreational and cultural activities.

Second In The Nation! It is the quality of life which continues to draw people to Hunterdon and the surrounding areas of central New Jersey which, in a recent survey, ranked second in the nation as the best place to live. Corporate headquarters and white collar industry have relocated to Hunterdon, and controlled development has provided for growth while preserving the beauty of Hunterdon’s rolling hills.

Enjoy Your Time Off! Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in Hunterdon. The numerous quiet and secluded roads make hiking and bicycling a new adventure in whichever direction one wishes to go. The Delaware River provides excellent canoeing and fishing and there is skiing in the nearby Pocono Mountains. A YMCA indoor pool and fitness center less than two miles from the hospital enables residents and their families to keep physically active year round. Theaters, museums, and entertainment of international quality are only 1-1/2 hours away in New York and Philadelphia.

Affordable Housing. The hospital provides subsidized housing in apartments located on "the hill" behind the hospital, and in the community if all the apartments are filled. This convenient living environment in particular provides a community of supportive people with similar interests. Also, housing in the community ranges from garden apartments to rentals of carriage houses and other small houses.

Opportunities For Your Significant Other(s). The large influx of new technological industries and the proximity to Philadelphia and New York have made the job market for spouses particularly favorable. Hunterdon is surrounded by every conceivable business opportunity while remaining a lovely place to live. Additionally, Princeton, Lehigh and Rider Universities and Rutgers, Douglass, Cook, Trenton State, and Lafayette Colleges are all within an hour’s drive. New York and Philadelphia provide the balance of educational as well as occupational opportunities unequaled throughout the country.

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