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What are the crime rate and median income in Burlington County, New Jersey?
The violent-crime rate in Burlington County was 1.7 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 19% lower than the statewide rate (2.1). Households here have a median income of $108,111 and the unemployment rate was 4.4% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 467,805 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Burlington County?
Police agencies in Burlington County reported an average of 805 violent crimes and 5,721 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. The violent rate, 1.7 per 1,000 people, is 19% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1); nationally it is 3.7. For property crime the county rate is 12.0 per 1,000 (New Jersey: 13.5; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (71%). CDC death records show about 16 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Burlington County | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 805 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 125 | 0.26 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 104 | 0.22 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 570 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,721 | 12.0 | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 660 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,552 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 509 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (32 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Burlington County?
The median household in Burlington County earns $108,111 a year, close to the New Jersey median ($103,556). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $354,000, and the median rent is $1,745 a month. 4.9% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 11,204 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Burlington County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 467,805 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $108,111 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $354,000 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,745 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.5% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 76.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 41.7 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Burlington County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Burlington County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
12 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Burlington County: Mcguire Air Force Base #1, Cosden Chemical Coatings Corp., Kauffman & Minteer, Inc., Swope Oil & Chemical Co., Landfill & Development Co., Roebling Steel Co., plus 6 more. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Burlington County has 10 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 2 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 8 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Timber Lake Dam (19 ft) and Atsion Lake Dam (19 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
21 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 288,836 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Burlington County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 2, Severe Storm 2), not counting COVID-19. Of 49 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 45 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 9 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Burlington County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 17 highway work zones in Burlington County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-295 (Exit 43 - CR 838/Creek Rd, I-295 (North of Exit 52 - Columbus Rd and East of US 206. 10 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Burlington County?
Burlington County has 139 public schools (2024-25) and 33 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 17 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 71 fire or EMS stations and 34 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Hamilton Marsh State Park, Hawk Island State Park, Mount Laurel State Park and Rancocas State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Burlington County
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Burlington County, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Sunrise Antiques & Auctioneers LLC (Chesterfield) and The Way It Was Sporting Services INC (Moorestown).
Liquor stores
58 liquor stores are on the map in Burlington County: 130 Liquor (Burlington), B M Liquors (Browns Mills), Canal's Bottlestop (Marlton), Canal's Discount Liquor Mart, Charlie's Wine & Liquor (Mt Holly), Chesterfield Liquors, Classic Wine and Liquor (Wrightstown), Cork 'N Bottle (Mt Holly) and 50 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Burlington County: Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central and Southern NJ-Delran (Delran).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Burlington County?
Burlington County averaged 805 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.7 per 1,000 residents, 19% lower than the New Jersey rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 12.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Burlington County?
$108,111 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.4% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 11,204 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Burlington County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Burlington County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Burlington County?
12 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Burlington County: Mcguire Air Force Base #1, Cosden Chemical Coatings Corp., Kauffman & Minteer, Inc., Swope Oil & Chemical Co., Landfill & Development Co., Roebling Steel Co., plus 6 more. 3 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Burlington County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 17 highway work zones in Burlington County (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-295 (Exit 43 - CR 838/Creek Rd, I-295 (North of Exit 52 - Columbus Rd and East of US 206. 10 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Burlington County?
17 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Burlington County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | 276,270 | 3.8 | $78,050 |
| Bucks County, PA | 647,461 | 0.66 | $114,764 |
| Camden County | 527,257 | 3.3 | $88,755 |
| Mercer County | 385,864 | 3.2 | $100,645 |
| Monmouth County | 645,353 | 1.2 | $124,845 |
| Ocean County | 654,362 | 1.0 | $89,863 |
| Philadelphia County, PA | 1,579,706 | 9.5 | $61,953 |
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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