The Town FilesBordentown, New Jersey
City in Burlington County · population 3,993 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $345,500
- Household income
- $103,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 42.4
Bordentown is a city of 3,993 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $345,500, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks hipper than 99% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 94% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 94% of New Jersey towns.
How Bordentown ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bordentown is worth $345,500, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $103,375, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,501 a month. 55.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bordentown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,500 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,501 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $103,375 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Bordentown
| People | Bordentown | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.6% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.1% | 94.6% |
Weather in Bordentown
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.7°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.6 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bordentown since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on February 21, 2023 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 14, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 6, 2020.
Severe weather in Burlington County since 1996
Burlington County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Burlington County
Burlington County had 211,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,647 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Bordentown itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Bordentown
8 public schools with 1,704 students, about 11.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bordentown Regional High School | 9-12 | 762 | 13.9 |
| Peter Muschal Elementary | PK-5 | 480 | 9.6 |
| Mac Farland Intermediate | 3-5 | 247 | 9.5 |
| Clara Barton Elementary | K-2 | 215 | 11.9 |
| Garden Sate Correctional Facility Annex | Other | — | — |
| JUVENILE MEDIUM SECURE FACILITY SOUTH | Other | — | — |
| JUVENILE FEMALE SECURE UNIT | 9-11 | — | — |
| JUVENILE MEDIUM SECURE FACILITY | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Bordentown
- Bordentown, NJ1.5 mi · 11,791 people · home $355,500
- White Horse, NJ2.9 mi · 9,791 people · home $308,200
- Chesterfield, NJ3.2 mi · 9,422 people · home $560,000
- Groveville, NJ3.3 mi · 3,106 people · home $405,600
- Yardville, NJ3.5 mi · 6,965 people · home $360,100
- Hamilton, NJ4.3 mi · 92,297 people · home $335,500
- Mansfield, NJ4.3 mi · 8,897 people · home $413,900
- Roebling, NJ4.3 mi · 3,585 people · home $198,200
Bordentown questions
Is Bordentown, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bordentown scores better for retirees than 94% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 26%. 19.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.4).
How much does a house cost in Bordentown?
The median owner-occupied home in Bordentown is valued at $345,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,375, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Bordentown?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 22.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 26.6 inches of snow.
Does Bordentown get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bordentown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on February 21, 2023. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)