The Town FilesMount Laurel, New Jersey
Township in Burlington County · population 44,633 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $357,200
- Household income
- $118,802
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 43.0
Mount Laurel is a township of 44,633 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $357,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 81% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 70% of New Jersey towns.
How Mount Laurel 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 Mount Laurel is worth $357,200, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $118,802, which is more affordable than 81% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $2,143 a month. 77.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Laurel | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,200 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,143 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $118,802 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.0% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Mount Laurel
| People | Mount Laurel | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.6% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.4% | — |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in Mount Laurel
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 24.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Laurel since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on August 4, 2020 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 25 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
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 Mount Laurel itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Mount Laurel
9 public schools with 4,205 students, about 11.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. E. Harrington Middle School | 7-8 | 909 | 11.2 |
| Hartford Upper Elementary School | 5-6 | 885 | 10.4 |
| Springville Elementary School | PK-4 | 501 | 12.2 |
| Fleetwood Elementary School | PK-4 | 407 | 12.0 |
| Hillside Elementary School | PK-4 | 405 | 12.7 |
| Larchmont Elementary School | PK-4 | 385 | 9.6 |
| Parkway Elementary School | PK-4 | 351 | 10.6 |
| Countryside Elementary School | PK-4 | 306 | 10.9 |
| Burlington County Alternative High School | 6-12 | 56 | — |
Towns near Mount Laurel
- Ramblewood, NJ3.0 mi · 6,655 people · home $399,900
- Moorestown, NJ3.0 mi · 21,355 people · home $697,200
- Moorestown-Lenola, NJ3.5 mi · 14,240 people · home $581,700
- Marlton, NJ3.6 mi · 10,594 people · home $341,100
- Hainesport, NJ3.9 mi · 6,035 people · home $426,100
- Greentree, NJ4.8 mi · 12,012 people · home $438,400
- Maple Shade, NJ5.0 mi · 19,980 people · home $250,200
- Delran, NJ5.1 mi · 17,882 people · home $342,900
Mount Laurel questions
Is Mount Laurel, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Laurel scores better for retirees than 49% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 51%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Mount Laurel?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Laurel is valued at $357,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,802, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $2,143 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Laurel?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 24.8 inches of snow.
Does Mount Laurel get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Laurel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on August 4, 2020. 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)