Stockton is a borough in Hunterdon County, located in west-central New Jersey between the Raritan Valley and the Delaware River. The borough is a small Delaware River borough with a compact village center and close connections to the rural townships and river communities around it. Hunterdon County is shaped by rolling farmland, wooded ridges, river valleys, reservoirs, small boroughs, and historic villages spread across a largely rural landscape. Interstate 78, Routes 31 and 202, and a network of county roads connect local communities with Flemington, Clinton, the Lehigh Valley, and central New Jersey. The county is known for preserved land, farms, outdoor recreation, historic centers, and a mix of residential, institutional, and small-business activity. The community’s day-to-day life is closely linked with neighboring municipalities for work, education, shopping, public services, and transportation.