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Living in
Moorestown-Lenola.
Moorestown-Lenola 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 Moorestown-Lenola
This is solidly suburban New Jersey—a community of about 14,500 people in Burlington County where you're getting established families, professionals, and retirees who've put down roots and mostly stay put. The median household income sits at $138,398, which reflects the area's comfortable middle and upper-middle-class character, though you'll pay for that privilege with a median home value around $581,700 and rental rates near $1,648 a month. The job market is reasonably stable with unemployment at 4.8%, and your average commute runs about 24 minutes, which is manageable if you're working in the Philadelphia region or staying local—64.2% of residents have college degrees, so this is an educated, professional community.
Moorestown-Lenola at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
6.8%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Moorestown-Lenola: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moorestown-Lenola, the largest foreign-born group is from India (12.9%), and 3.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
19.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.5%
of households
Married Couples
60.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
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 Moorestown-Lenola
In Moorestown-Lenola, home values are 28% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,921
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Moorestown-Lenola
Unemployment in Burlington County, which includes Moorestown-Lenola, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Moorestown-Lenola: Burlington County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Burlington County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Moorestown-Lenola is about 3% of Burlington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Moorestown-Lenola Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.8 min avg
How Moorestown-Lenola residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moorestown-Lenola, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 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 72% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Moorestown-Lenola runs 72% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
91.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
844.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Moorestown Township Police Department
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 Moorestown-Lenola, 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
Moorestown-Lenola is about 3% of Burlington County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Philadelphia County, PA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 10 miles from Moorestown-Lenola) is typically good — 184 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
184
per year
Moderate Days
173
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Philadelphia County, PA (10 mi away)
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moorestown-Lenola has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.6"
Annual Snowfall
24.8"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 3.46" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.62" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.88" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.56" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.04" |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 4.07" |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.32" |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.07" |
| Nov | 55°F | 37°F | 3.29" |
| Dec | 45°F | 30°F | 4.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moorestown-Lenola
Uninsured
1.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moorestown-Lenola's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital
Childrens · 6.4 mi away · Marlton
Virtua Willingboro Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Willingboro
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Philadelphia
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.
Education12.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moorestown-Lenola
Moorestown-Lenola's student/teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 64.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Moorestown-Lenola (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
10.8 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)
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
14.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,948 students · in-state tuition $55,380 · 78% graduate · median earnings $85,980 (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, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moorestown-Lenola
Moorestown-Lenola has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
10 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
11 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
18 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
30 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moorestown-Lenola
Moorestown Library
111 W. Second Street, Moorestown
Cities Near Moorestown-Lenola
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Moorestown-Lenola?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Moorestown-Lenola FAQ
Is Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Moorestown-Lenola's median rent is $1,648/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $138,398/year. Median home value is $581,700.
Is Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey safe?⌄
Moorestown-Lenola's violent crime rate was 91 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 845 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey?⌄
Burlington County, which includes Moorestown-Lenola, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Moorestown-Lenola is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,648/month and median household income is $138,398/year. The median home value is $581,700. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moorestown-Lenola, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Moorestown-Lenola is 24 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