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Living in
Marlton.
Marlton is an unincorporated community in Burlington County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Marlton
Marlton is a community of 10,473 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $94,160, median rent runs about $1,720 per month, and median home values are around $341,100. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Marlton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
9.7%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+8.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Marlton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Marlton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (18.3%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.0%
of households
Married Couples
39.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.15
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Marlton
In Marlton, home values are 25% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,824
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Marlton
Unemployment in Burlington County, which includes Marlton, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Marlton: Burlington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Burlington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Marlton is about 2% of Burlington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Marlton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27 min avg
How Marlton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Marlton, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Evesham Township Police Department, which covers Marlton, runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
88.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,331.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Evesham Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Burlington County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Burlington County, which includes Marlton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Excessive Heat | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2022 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 25 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Burlington County, county-wide
Marlton is about 2% of Burlington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Camden County, which includes Marlton, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Camden County, county-wide
Marlton is about 2% of Camden County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Marlton has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
21.9"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
99
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 44°F | 26°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 3.83" |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.37" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 2.95" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 3.73" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 5.19" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.40" |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.39" |
| Oct | 66°F | 46°F | 3.67" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.74" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Marlton
Marlton has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital
Childrens
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
West Jersey Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Voorhees
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Stratford
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9 mi away · Camden
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Marlton
Marlton's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Marlton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 20,970 students · in-state tuition $23,824 · 75% graduate · median earnings $71,027 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 13,233 students · in-state tuition $64,212 · 74% graduate · median earnings $92,338 (10 yrs after entry)
Community College of Philadelphia
13.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,948 students · in-state tuition $4,692 · 19% graduate · median earnings $44,885 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,650 students · in-state tuition $71,236 · 97% graduate · median earnings $121,687 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,636 students · in-state tuition $4,560 · 29% graduate · median earnings $43,903 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,755 students · in-state tuition $49,450 · 72% graduate · median earnings $78,311 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Marlton
Marlton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
12 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
12 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
14 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
16 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
31 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
34 mi awayCities Near Marlton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Marlton FAQ
Is Marlton, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Marlton's median rent is $1,720/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $94,464/year. Median home value is $341,100.
Is Marlton, New Jersey safe?⌄
Marlton is policed by the Evesham Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 89 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1332 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Marlton, New Jersey?⌄
Burlington County, which includes Marlton, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Marlton, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Marlton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,720/month and median household income is $94,464/year. The median home value is $341,100. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Marlton, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Marlton is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from