Burlington County
at a glance:
- Major Cities: Cherry Hill, Haddonfield
- Landmarks/National Monuments/Parks: Adventure Aquarium, Walt Whitman Cultural Arts Center, Wiggins Park Riverstage and Marina
- Major Industry: Civil Service, Education, Healthcare
- Counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Gloucester
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Burlington County
Although Burlington County is the largest of New Jersey’s 21 counties, it is considered
part of the
Philadelphia Metropolitan Area because of its proximity to Philly. The county’s
population of more than 430,000 is spread across nearly half-a-million acres that
stretch from the Delaware River to the Atlantic Ocean. Three cities, six boroughs,
and 31 townships make up Burlington County real estate, which dates back to the
late 1600s.
The county seat of Burlington County is Mount Holly, which has a growing population
of nearly 11,000. Mount Holly’s students attend the Mount Holly Township Public
School System, which comprises two elementary schools, one middle school, and the
Rancocas Valley Regional High School, which also serves Eastampton Township, Hainesport
Township, Lumberton Township, and Westampton Township. If desired, graduates can
then continue on to Burlington County College, a two-year public community college
that was founded in 1966.
Burlington’s downtown area is made up of a number of quaint communities that abut
the Delaware River. However, most of Burlington County’s real estate owners are
divided among the county’s more residential neighborhoods, such as Medford, Moorestown,
and Evesham. These communities are served by a light-rail service with connections
to the New Jersey Transit Service, Amtrak, PATCO, and SEPTA trains, making Burlington
County real estate ideal for commuters to Philadelphia. Not that there aren’t plenty
of jobs to be found within Burlington County itself! Agriculture is its economic
mainstay, with close to $90 million in farm gate value produced by the 800-plus
farms located on Burlington County real estate.
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Many outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Burlington County real estate because of its
abundant and well-preserved natural beauty. The county is home to portions of the
state’s prized 1.1-million-acre Pinelands Forest and has dedicated more than 2100
acres for parkland development. Meanwhile, the 410-mile Delaware River, which runs
along the county’s western border, provides ample water-based recreational opportunities,
as do the teeming wetlands of the Great Bay. History buffs are lured by the county’s
wealth of historical landmarks that date back more than three centuries and include
connections to such legendary figures as Thomas Paine, Ulysses S. Grant, and Clara
Barton. But whatever originally attracts people to this great county, they are sure
to appreciate the many exciting community events that bring Burlington County real
estate owners together year-round, from the Foliage Family Float Festival and Earth
Fair to the Fantasy Tea & Art Faire and the Tundra Swan Tours. Other popular activities
include berry picking – Burlington County claims the largest blueberries in the
world as well as abundant cranberries – and golf at one of the county’s six public
courses. In short, Burlington County offers something for everyone, which makes
it no surprise that Burlington County real estate is constantly in demand.
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