Bordentown, New Jersey

About Bordentown

Bordentown, NJ is a small town located in central New Jersey, home to 4,068 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Bordentown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,328 residents per square mile.

📰 Bordentown News Today

• How Did Bordentown Regional High School Score in U.S. News & World Report's Ranking for 2026-2027? TAPinto · Aug 18
• Step into New Jersey's Revolutionary War era with Bordentown Walking Tours 6abc Philadelphia · Jun 6
• From mobile trailer to bookstore, Austen’s Shelf opens June 6 WHYY · Jun 1
• 10 Best Places To Call Home In New Jersey In 2026 WorldAtlas · Aug 17
• Vendors Wanted for Annual Bordentown Regional Middle School Holiday Bazaar TAPinto · Aug 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bordentown Unique

• The only place in America named Bordentown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bordentown

• Marcello's Restaurant & Pizza — italian
• Chickie's & Pete's — burger
• Empire Pizza — pizza
• Jade Island — chinese
• Old Town Pub — american
• Town & Country Diner — diner

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• The Artful Deposit · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bordentown

• Community Gardens Park reviews ★
• Glider Park reviews ★
• Hilltop Park reviews ★
• Lime Kiln Alley Park reviews ★
• Second Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bordentown

• Bordentown Regional High School
• Bordentown Regional Middle School
• Clara Barton Elementary
• Garden Sate Correctional Facility Annex
• JUVENILE FEMALE SECURE UNIT
• JUVENILE MEDIUM SECURE FACILITY
• JUVENILE MEDIUM SECURE FACILITY SOUTH
• Mac Farland Intermediate
• Peter Muschal Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bordentown

🏘️ Nearby Communities