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Burlington, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 2 miles SE of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 17 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Burlington has a population of 9,736.
In Burlington, about 44% of adults are married. Burlington is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $47,969.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burlington ($9,150). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 66% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Burlington benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in New Jersey.
In Burlington, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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