The Town FilesBurlington, New Jersey
City in Burlington County · population 9,743 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,000
- Household income
- $84,813
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.3
Burlington is a city of 9,743 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $239,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 83% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Burlington ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burlington is worth $239,000, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $84,813, which is more affordable than 89% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,631 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burlington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,000 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,631 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $84,813 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Burlington
| People | Burlington | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Burlington
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burlington since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on July 29, 2021 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 21, 2003.
Severe weather in Burlington County since 1996
Burlington County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Burlington County
Burlington County had 211,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,647 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Burlington itself the ACS puts it at 12.2%.
Public schools in Burlington
4 public schools with 1,821 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington City High School | 7-12 | 805 | 10.9 |
| Wilbur Watts Intermediate School | 3-6 | 467 | 10.4 |
| Samuel Smith Elementary School | PK-2 | 322 | 9.5 |
| Captain James Lawrence Elementary School | K-2 | 227 | 9.1 |
Towns near Burlington
- Burlington, NJ1.5 mi · 23,983 people · home $361,100
- Bristol, PA1.7 mi · 9,861 people · home $271,100
- Croydon, PA2.5 mi · 10,014 people · home $293,700
- Bristol, PA3.2 mi · 54,291 people · home $315,500
- Florence, NJ3.6 mi · 4,704 people · home $309,900
- Florence, NJ3.7 mi · 12,812 people · home $314,200
- Edgewater Park, NJ3.9 mi · 8,930 people · home $281,800
- Willingboro, NJ4.0 mi · 31,889 people · home $270,300
Burlington questions
Is Burlington, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burlington scores better for retirees than 17% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 30%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Burlington?
The median owner-occupied home in Burlington is valued at $239,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,813, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,631 a month.
What is the weather like in Burlington?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 24.8 inches of snow.
Does Burlington get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burlington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on July 29, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)