Burlington County

NJ · Pop. 142,438 · Suburban County

4Homestead Score

Burlington County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 142,438.

$/Acre: $10,236

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 94.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax1.8%

Combined Sales Tax8.43%

Cost of Living Index116.4

Median Household Income$49,102

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,236

Median Home Price$644K

Acres for Sale2700

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,869 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)298 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K346

Property Crime /100K413

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City32 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate