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Bordentown, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,006 Population 4,262/sq mi density
$91,208 Median Income $47,878 per capita
$322,300 Home Value $365,171 Zillow
$1,468 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 687 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,208 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$322,300 home value, $1,468/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bordentown, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,208
21% above
$47,878 per capita
Home Value
$322,300
14% above
Zillow: $365,171
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
26% above
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
687/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.9%
36% above
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
10% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bordentown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bordentown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
114%
Rent
126%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bordentown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bordentown residents earn a median household income of $91,208 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,878. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bordentown is $322,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,171. Median rent is $1,468/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Bordentown reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 687/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

45.9% of adults in Bordentown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bordentown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population4,006
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density4,262/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,208
Per Capita$47,878
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A+
Home Value$322,300
Rent$1,468
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$365,171
Housing Units2,076
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property687/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault26/100K
Burglary26/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation50 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Bordentown was founded in 1867.
The median home in Bordentown was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.