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Phillipsburg, NJ Area Guide

Delight in urban and rural charms on the Delaware River

Riverside Quaint Historic Close-Knit Convenient Scenic Mountain Views Lush

Located across the Delaware River from Easton, Pennsylvania, Phillipsburg is a historic town with access to urban and rural amenities. Just 30 minutes from the Poconos Mountains, Phillipsburg is characterized by its lush environment consisting of rolling hills, woodlands, and flowing waters. The Delaware River affords Phillipsburg residents and visitors the opportunity to partake in diverse activities, from kayaking to themed train rides.

Phillipsburg is home to a close-knit community bonded by a range of special events, including the Ole Town Festival, Halloween Parade, Hispanic Cultural Festival, Pork Roll Palooza, and Summer Concert Series. The community also congregates in Phillipsburg’s downtown district, where quaint shops and restaurants occupy historic buildings with a distinct New England feel. Phillipsburg sits midway between the metropolitan luxuries of Philadelphia and New York City. Skiing and beachfront destinations are also within driving distance of Phillipsburg. Access to the I-78 and U.S. 22 makes getting around from Phillipsburg simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Phillipsburg, NJ is $760 for a studio, $1,709 for one bedroom, $2,101 for two bedrooms, and $1,757 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Phillipsburg has increased by 5.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,709/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$1,990/month
590 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Phillipsburg, NJ is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

52 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lopatcong Twp Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Andover-Morris Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

259 Students

Harmony Township School

Public

Grades PK-8

Pohatcong School

Public

Grades PK-8

Lopatcong Twp Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Pohatcong School

Public

Grades PK-8

Phillipsburg Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Harmony Township School

Public

Grades PK-8

Phillipsburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delaware River Railroad Excursions
  • National Canal Museum
  • Nurture Nature Center
  • Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor
  • Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Lehigh Valley International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.