The Town FilesSouthampton, New Jersey
Township in Burlington County · population 10,317 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $314,400
- Household income
- $97,995
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 54.0
Southampton is a township of 10,317 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $314,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 87% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 86% of New Jersey towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% of New Jersey towns.
How Southampton 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 Southampton is worth $314,400, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $97,995, which is more affordable than 74% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,755 a month. 96.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Southampton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,400 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,755 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $97,995 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Southampton
| People | Southampton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 16.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Southampton
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
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Southampton since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 17, 2021 about 9.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 7 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 20, 2022.
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 Southampton itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Public schools in Southampton
3 public schools with 683 students, about 9.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Township School #3 | 6-8 | 241 | 11.0 |
| Southampton Township School #1 | PK-2 | 235 | 10.7 |
| Southampton Township School #2 | 3-5 | 207 | 8.3 |
Towns near Southampton
- Leisuretowne, NJ1.5 mi · 3,842 people · home $246,400
- Lumberton, NJ5.4 mi · 12,803 people · home $432,100
- Eastampton, NJ6.2 mi · 6,191 people · home $392,400
- Mount Holly, NJ6.6 mi · 9,981 people · home $274,700
- Medford Lakes, NJ6.6 mi · 4,264 people · home $402,900
- Pemberton, NJ6.7 mi · 26,903 people · home $234,500
- Medford, NJ6.7 mi · 24,497 people · home $514,800
- Tabernacle, NJ7.4 mi · 6,776 people · home $396,600
Southampton questions
Is Southampton, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Southampton scores better for retirees than 44% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 86%. 32.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.0).
How much does a house cost in Southampton?
The median owner-occupied home in Southampton is valued at $314,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,995, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,755 a month.
What is the weather like in Southampton?
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 Southampton get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Southampton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 17, 2021. 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)