Burlington, New Jersey

About Burlington

Set in the western part of New Jersey, Burlington is a close-knit town, home to 10,143 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Burlington is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.04 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,337 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

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What Makes Burlington Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Burlington — but the New Jersey one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,143.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Burlington

• Amy's Omelette House — breakfast
• Applebee's — american
• B-UNO's
• Cracker Barrel — american
• Di Francesco Pizza — italian pizza
• IHOP — breakfast
• Marblehead Chowder House
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• TGI Fridays — american
• The Turquoise Cup — cafe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burlington

• Columbus Park reviews ★
• Green Acres Park reviews ★
• John F Kennedy Park reviews ★
• Logan Field reviews ★
• Rancocas State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Riverfront Promenade reviews ★
• Walnut Ave Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Burlington

• B. Bernice Young Elementary School
• Burlington City High School
• Burlington County Institute of Technology - Westampton
• Burlington Regional School
• Burlington Township High School
• Burlington Township Middle School at Springside
• Capital Academy
• Captain James Lawrence Elementary School
• Florence Township Memorial High School
• Fountain Woods Elementary School
• Samuel Smith Elementary School
• Westampton Campus
• Westampton Township Middle School
• Wilbur Watts Intermediate School

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

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🗺️ Map of Burlington

🏘️ Nearby Communities