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