Bordentown, NJ

Bordentown is a borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 9,812,[10][11] reflecting an increase of 1,527 (+29.4%) from the 7,906 counted in the 2000 Census,[12] which had in turn increased by 2,542 (+50.2%) from the 5,711 counted in the 1990 Census.[13] Bordentown is located at (40.635822,-74.959444).[14]

The Borough was incorporated on February 21st 1894 and named for General James K. Borden who fought in both world wars and was Governor of New Jersey from 1881 to 1885.[15][16][17] Bordentown is home to many businesses including: a Ford dealership;[18] two banks (NBT Bank and PNC Bank);[19][20]; two restaurants (Taco Bell and Wingstop);[21][22]; a hair salon (Hairway);[23]; two churches (St John's Episcopal Church and Christ Lutheran Church);[24]; three schools - Bordentown Elementary School;[25]; Bordentown Middle School; and Bordentown High School; as well as numerous other small businesses.[26]

Bordentown is also home to many large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson,[27] Prudential Financial,[28], American Express,[29], Verizon Wireless,[30], Campbell Soup Company,[31], Abbott Laboratories,[32], Kimberly- Clark Corporation [33], IBM [34], Merck & Co., Incorporated [35],[36],[37],[38],[39],[40],[41],[42],[43]]

The Borough has undergone significant redevelopment over recent years with new housing developments being built near both Route 130 and Route 73/County Route 546 intersection while also retaining much of its historic character with buildings like The Old Post Office remaining standing despite being vacant for many years.[44][45][46][47](See: List of historic places in Bordentown) The redevelopment has helped make Bordentown one of the most desirable places to live in Burlington County with median household incomes above $100,000 compared to neighboring municipalities like Maple Shade which have median household incomes below $75,000.[48](See: Income inequality in Burlington County) In addition to its high quality of life there are several reasons why people are drawn to live in Bordentown including its close proximity to Philadelphia which makes it easy for commuters to get into work; excellent public schools which are ranked among the best in New Jersey; low crime rates; access to parks and recreational facilities including Lake Hopatcong State Park which is just minutes away by car or bike ride; as well as its convenient location within driving distance of major shopping malls like The Mall at Short Hills Mall and Westfield Garden State Plaza.(See: Shopping malls in New Jersey)