Cost of Living in Bordentown, NJ

Population 4,006 · New Jersey · Data vintage 2023

108
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bordentown is a smaller New Jersey community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $91,208 and housing costs ($322,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Bordentown is about 25 miles east of Philadelphia, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% higher than Philadelphia's $232,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 112

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bordentown

The median home value in Bordentown is $322,300 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,468/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $91,208/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. New Jersey's top state income tax rate is 10.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.6%. The climate averages highs of 63.4°F and lows of 44.8°F, with about 26.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Bordentown has a cost of living index of 108 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$322,300
6% above avg
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
12% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.5%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,474
1 BR
$1,654
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,550
4 BR
$2,885
Owner-occupied 51.8%
Renter-occupied 48.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,468
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,082/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.4 min
5% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.5%
Carpooled
4.6%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
11.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.8%
Total Sales Tax 6.6%
State rate 6.6%
Avg local rate -0.0%
Property Tax 2.5%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$91,208
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,878
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
10% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 30.0%
Graduate degree 15.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 46.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
63.4°F
Avg Low
44.8°F
Annual Precip
45.6"
Annual Snowfall
26.6"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 404351637281868477665544
Low °F 242633425261676558463629
Precip" 3.292.654.003.633.994.354.424.224.053.793.204.04
Snow" 8.28.74.00.50.00.00.00.00.00.10.54.6

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

93%
4-Year Graduation Rate
12.4:1
Student-teacher ratio
5
Public schools
2,461
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bordentown, NJ?

Bordentown has a cost index of 108 (100 = national average). It is 8% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bordentown, NJ?

The median gross rent in Bordentown is $1,468 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bordentown?

The median home value in Bordentown is $322,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bordentown?

The median household income in Bordentown is $91,208 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bordentown, NJ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bordentown is 6.6%. The New Jersey state income tax top rate is 10.8%.

Is Bordentown, NJ affordable?

Bordentown is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 108 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Bordentown?

Bordentown has average high temperatures of 63.4°F and average lows of 44.8°F. Annual precipitation is 45.6". Average annual snowfall is 26.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bordentown at a Glance

Population
4,006
Median Income
$91,208
Home Value
$322,300
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg High Temp
63.4°F
Sales Tax
6.6%
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