Living in Burlington County, New Jersey

Burlington County is a county in New Jersey with a population of around 450,226, part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA metro area. The main communities are Burlington, Palmyra, Medford Lakes.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,206/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $364K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Burlington County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a moderately educated workforce (38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.