The Town FilesMarlton, New Jersey
Community in Burlington County · population 10,594 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $341,100
- Household income
- $94,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.9
Marlton is a community of 10,594 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $341,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 93% of New Jersey towns, better for cycling than 82% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Marlton 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 Marlton is worth $341,100, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $94,464, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,720 a month. 55.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Marlton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,720 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $94,464 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.7% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Marlton
| People | Marlton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.9% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 94.6% |
Weather in Marlton
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.9°F. About 49.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.9 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marlton since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 9, 1989 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 13 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
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 Marlton itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Marlton
9 public schools with 6,575 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | 9-12 | 2,108 | 12.3 |
| Marlton Middle | 6-8 | 778 | 12.8 |
| Frances DeMasi Middle School | 6-8 | 702 | 11.3 |
| J Harold Van Zant | K-5 | 624 | 16.4 |
| Marlton Elementary | K-5 | 552 | 16.2 |
| Helen L Beeler | K-5 | 518 | 13.3 |
| Richard L Rice School | PK-5 | 505 | 12.9 |
| Robert B Jaggard School | K-5 | 448 | 10.0 |
| Frances DeMasi Elementary School | K-5 | 340 | 14.8 |
Towns near Marlton
- Greentree, NJ1.7 mi · 12,012 people · home $438,400
- Ramblewood, NJ2.4 mi · 6,655 people · home $399,900
- Springdale, NJ2.9 mi · 14,811 people · home $493,900
- Kingston Estates, NJ3.4 mi · 6,322 people · home $339,600
- Evesham, NJ3.5 mi · 46,826 people · home $397,600
- Cherry Hill, NJ3.6 mi · 74,553 people · home $386,300
- Mount Laurel, NJ3.6 mi · 44,633 people · home $357,200
- Barclay, NJ3.8 mi · 4,656 people · home $466,200
Marlton questions
Is Marlton, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Marlton scores better for retirees than 46% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 29%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Marlton?
The median owner-occupied home in Marlton is valued at $341,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,464, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,720 a month.
What is the weather like in Marlton?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 25.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.3 inches of precipitation a year and 21.9 inches of snow.
Does Marlton get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Marlton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 9, 1989. 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)