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Burlington County, New Jersey

FIPS 34005

Juniper

Burlington County is in the highest 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 4% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$457,524

Higher than 91% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

70%

Higher than 90% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

93.6

Higher than 94% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Burlington County.

The basics

Total Population

467,805

Median Age

41.7

Population Density

585.28

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$7,983

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

2.3%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.27×

Higher than 62% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$108,111

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,745

Higher than 96% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

5.7%

Higher than 71% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

53%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

24%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26

Avg Temperature (°F)

54.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

105.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.9

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.02

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Burlington County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Burlington County?
The estimated median home value in Burlington County today is $457,524, higher than 91% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Burlington County?
The median annual property tax in Burlington County is $7,983, an effective rate of 2.3% of home value.
Is Burlington County expensive to live in?
Homes in Burlington County cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Burlington County?
The median gross rent in Burlington County is $1,745 a month, higher than 96% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Burlington County?
Home prices in Burlington County have moved 70% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Burlington County?
Burlington County has a population of 467,805, about 585.28 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 41.7.
What is the weather like in Burlington County?
Burlington County averages 54.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 26°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.9 inches of snow a year.
Is Burlington County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Burlington County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.6 (higher than 94% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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