What are the schools like in Bordentown, NJ?

Bordentown is served primarily by Bordentown Regional School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Bordentown?

The median household income in Bordentown, NJ is $88,153 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Bordentown, NJ?

Bordentown has an average high temperature of 39.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

Bordentown, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bordentown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bordentown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bordentown is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,800 and the median rent is $1,440 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bordentown, NJ?

Bordentown has a violent crime rate of 4.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 56.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bordentown, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Bordentown is a small town of 3,989 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $88,153 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Bordentown stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bordentown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bordentown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Bordentown's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bordentown costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bordentown, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,440	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$88,153	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bordentown's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

4.0 /100k

Property Crime

56.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bordentown is served primarily by Bordentown Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bordentown, NJ	National Avg
School District	Bordentown Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bordentown sees average highs of 39.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 48.0 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bordentown, NJ
Average High — January	39.9°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.0"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Bordentown, NJ	National Avg
Population	3,989	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bordentown

Bordentown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08505

Bordentown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bordentown, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bordentown's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bordentown roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $281,800 and median rent is $1,440/month.

What is the crime rate in Bordentown, NJ?

Bordentown's violent crime rate is 4.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 56.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bordentown?

Public schools in Bordentown are operated by Bordentown Regional School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 43.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bordentown, NJ a good place to live?

Bordentown, NJ has a population of 3,989, a median household income of $88,153, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bordentown?

Bordentown averages 39.9°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.0 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bordentown?

Bordentown, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08505.

What is the population of Bordentown?

The population of Bordentown, New Jersey is 3,989 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bordentown?

Key numbers for living in Bordentown: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $281,800, median household income $88,153, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bordentown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.