Burlington County, New Jersey
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 3% for broadband access
- top 5% for school quality
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Burlington County is a county in New Jersey with about 462,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, school quality, and airport distance. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.burlington.nj.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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65%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in3.5 in
muggy 64%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$103k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$64kbetter than 4% of US counties
Home Value$305k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 4% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.56%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax10.70%better than 4% of US counties
Sales Tax6.60%better than 72% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden20.48%better than 2% of US counties
Unemployment5.1%better than 43% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.6 in60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.2 inbetter than 35% of US counties
Sunny Days212 daysbetter than 25% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 48% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk93.6better than 6% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime497/100kbetter than 71% of US counties
Property Crime1011/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Community
Population461,85395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.752nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5180th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+208th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)64.8%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.9%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.9%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)5.4%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 19% of US counties
Walkability9.5/20better than 91% of US counties
Airport Distance28 mibetter than 92% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.9%better than 97% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.19better than 25% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Burlington County an affordable place to live?
- Burlington County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $64k, better than 4% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Burlington County?
- The median home value in Burlington County is $305k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Burlington County?
- Median household income in Burlington County is $103k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Burlington County?
- Median gross rent in Burlington County is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Burlington County safe?
- Burlington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 497/100k (better than 71%). Property crime is 1011/100k.
- What is the weather like in Burlington County?
- Burlington County averages 77°F in July and 33°F in January, with 46.6 in of annual precipitation and about 212 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Burlington County?
- Public-school quality in Burlington County is above average, scoring better than 96% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Burlington County?
- The average one-way commute in Burlington County is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)