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Burlington, NJ

Burlington, NJ.

Population: 34,920 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burlington, NJ is $402,385 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $373,825 after a median 39.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,135/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$402,385

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

39.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$402,385
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+86.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$402,385
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$373,825
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-8.8%
Median days on market
39.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
115
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,135/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,320/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,050/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Burlington City Public School District, Burlington Township School District, Florence Township School District
Schools include
Burlington City High School, Captain James Lawrence Elementary School, Samuel Smith Elementary School, Wilbur Watts Intermediate School, Fountain Woods Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Croydon TCE (3.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in
Annual snowfall
3.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,090
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
127,085
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
127,229

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
17
Nearest national park
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail (3 mi)
National parks include
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Inductotherm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
29
Hospitals include
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL, DEBORAH HEART AND LUNG CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+453 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
43.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.0%
Median annual property tax
$7,449
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
84.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
183,809
Average weekly wage
$1,327
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
454

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BurlingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$402,385$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$373,825$555,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$2,135/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,449$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Burlington, NJ?
$402,385.
What is the median sale price in Burlington, NJ?
$373,825.
How long do homes take to sell in Burlington, NJ?
Median days on market: 39.5 days.
What is typical rent in Burlington, NJ?
Typical rent: $2,135/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burlington, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Burlington, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Burlington, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burlington, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burlington, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Croydon TCE, 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Burlington, NJ?
9 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burlington, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Burlington, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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