Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Burlington
Burlington, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,672
Population
10,523
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Small businesses bring a unique charm to this New Jersey suburb
Small Business
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Public Transit
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River
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Wooded
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Suburban
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A densely populated suburb of New Jersey, Burlington offers residents paved sidewalks, longstanding homes, and safe residential streets. This suburb’s historic charm comes from various sites and small businesses, including Doc’s Irish Pub, Third State Brewing, Amy’s Omelette House, and Brickwall Tavern. For views of the Delaware River, check out Curtin’s Wharf or Riverview on High Street where you can enjoy brunch, draft beers, and American eats all in one place.
Burlington sits about 20 miles northeast of Philadelphia, making it an ideal suburb for commuters. Interstate 295 is easily accessed just outside of town, and a few miles east you’ll find nearby gems like the Columbus Farmers Market. Rent in Burlington is reasonable, and with all of the unique amenities and small town charm, there’s something for everyone in this New Jersey suburb.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,130
Average: $93,940
Education
2,387
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,411
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, NJ is $1,302 for a studio, $1,679 for one bedroom, $2,329 for two bedrooms, and $2,504 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,679/month
749 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burlington, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Wilbur Watts Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Fountain Woods Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
969 Students
B Bernice Young Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
577 Students
Samuel Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
256 Students
Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
Public
Grades 6-8
822 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
813 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,187 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
813 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
484 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Silver Lake Nature Center
- Neshaminy State Park
- Rancocas Nature Center
- Rancocas State Park
- Benjamin Rush State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
- Philadelphia International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.