The Town FilesMansfield, New Jersey
Township in Burlington County · population 8,897 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $413,900
- Household income
- $115,595
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 49.4
Mansfield is a township of 8,897 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $413,900, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks quieter than 91% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 88% of New Jersey towns, easier by car than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Mansfield 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 Mansfield is worth $413,900, close to the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $115,595, which is more affordable than 58% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,213 a month. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mansfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $413,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,213 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $115,595 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Mansfield
| People | Mansfield | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.6% | — |
| Work from home | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 35.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.1% | 94.6% |
Weather in Mansfield
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.5°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mansfield since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 17, 1988 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 8, 1996.
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 Mansfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Mansfield
4 public schools with 2,648 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Burlington County Regional High School | 9-12 | 1,381 | 12.3 |
| Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School | 7-8 | 718 | 11.8 |
| Mansfield Township Elementary School | 3-6 | 291 | 12.1 |
| John Hydock Elementary School | PK-2 | 258 | 8.6 |
Towns near Mansfield
- Bordentown, NJ3.1 mi · 11,791 people · home $355,500
- Springfield, NJ3.3 mi · 3,245 people · home $471,800
- Chesterfield, NJ3.4 mi · 9,422 people · home $560,000
- Florence, NJ4.0 mi · 12,812 people · home $314,200
- Roebling, NJ4.0 mi · 3,585 people · home $198,200
- Bordentown, NJ4.3 mi · 3,993 people · home $345,500
- Florence, NJ5.6 mi · 4,704 people · home $309,900
- Eastampton, NJ6.5 mi · 6,191 people · home $392,400
Mansfield questions
Is Mansfield, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mansfield scores better for retirees than 66% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 91%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.4).
How much does a house cost in Mansfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Mansfield is valued at $413,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,595, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,213 a month.
What is the weather like in Mansfield?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 24.8 inches of snow.
Does Mansfield get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mansfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 17, 1988. 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)