Living in Burlington, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 9,993 residents with a median age of 40.3. The median household income is $84,813 (18% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $239,000, the median rent is $1,631/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 9,993
- Median age
- 40.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $84,813State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $239,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,631/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $239,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,631 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,974 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $84,813 and the income per person is $38,407. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,208
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.65
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 9,993
- Median age
- 40.3
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 3,756
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 12.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 9,993 | $84,813 | $239,000 | $1,631 |
| Bristol | 9,902 | $76,042 | $271,100 | $1,409 |
| Croydon | 9,684 | $70,308 | $293,700 | $1,312 |
| Florence | 12,935 | $105,631 | $314,200 | $1,407 |
| Beverly | 2,514 | $89,458 | $205,800 | $1,226 |
| Edgewater Park | 9,003 | $84,960 | $281,800 | $1,491 |
| Willingboro | 32,103 | $98,200 | $270,300 | $2,112 |
| Westampton | 9,198 | $126,312 | $361,900 | $1,360 |
| Roebling | 3,452 | $88,750 | $198,200 | $1,818 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, NJ?
The median household income in Burlington is $84,813, 18% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $239,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,631 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Burlington, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.2%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 40.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 31 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 12.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
27.6% of adults in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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