About Hamilton, New Jersey

The Township of Hamilton is located in the heart of Mercer County, right next to the state capital of Trenton.

Residents enjoying a stroll in Hamilton Township's Veteran's Park, located adjacent to RWJ Hamilton.

Rankings we are proud of in Hamilton:

• 51st "Top 100 Places to Live" - CNN/ Money Magazine (2008)
• 4th Best Place to Live in New Jersey - CNN/Money Magazine (2008)
• 18th Safest City - Morgan Quinto, reported in TIME Magazine (2006)

Hamilton’s convenient location makes it an ideal place to live or pursue a job opportunity. A transportation hub, Hamilton is accessible via the New Jersey Turnpike, I-95, I-195, I-295, Route 130, Route 206, Route 33 and U.S. Route 1. It also has its own train station making access to New York City and Philadelphia convenient and easy.

With a population of 87,109 people, this bustling area has grown consistently over the past 30 years. Known for its first-class parks, Hamilton is home to the 350-acre Veteran’s Park, which is located next to RWJ Hamilton’s campus. The city is also home to the internationally-renowned Grounds For Sculpture^TM, a 35-acre sculpture park featuring more than 230 sculptures, gardens and other nature scenes.

RWJ Hamilton has served the greater Hamilton area since 1971 and we are proud to continue to meet the healthcare needs of our growing community. We also reach beyond Hamilton into neighboring communities to offer care and education. This includes towns with which we share our borders, including:

Mercer County: Lawrence, West Windsor and Robbinsville
Burlington County: Bordentown, Chesterfield, Columbus and Mansfield
Monmouth County: Allentown and Upper Freehold