Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Edgewater Park, NJ
Edgewater Park is a township of about 3 square miles on the Delaware River, with Pennsylvania across the water and U.S. Route 130 along its southeastern edge. It shares a River LINE station with neighboring Beverly and is home to Beverly National Cemetery.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 8,900 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 3.1 square miles
- Setting
- Suburban neighborhoods along the Delaware River
- Main roads
- U.S. Route 130 and County Route 543
First things first
Edgewater Park and Beverly are separate towns
Edgewater Park and Beverly sit side by side, and the names often travel together. The River LINE stop is Beverly/Edgewater Park station, and Beverly National Cemetery is actually in Edgewater Park. Beverly is a separate city with its own government and its own tax rate.
Edgewater Park was formed in 1924 from part of what was then Beverly Township, which is now Delanco Township.
Neighborhoods
Between the river and Route 130
Edgewater Park borders Beverly, Burlington Township, Delanco Township and Willingboro Township, with Bensalem and Bristol townships in Pennsylvania across the Delaware River. Route 130 forms its southeastern border with Willingboro.
- Along the river: Streets near the Delaware River and County Route 543, including Edgewater Avenue, home of the Red Dragon Canoe Club.
- Cooper Street: The area around Cooper Street at Route 130, where the historic Coopertown Meetinghouse stands.
- Other named places: Capitol Hill, Perkins and Wallrope Works are older locality names within the township.
Homes
What you will find
- Suburban single family homes: Residential streets between the river and Route 130.
- Homes near the river: Streets close to the Delaware River and County Route 543.
Worth knowing: Homes near the Delaware River can sit in a mapped flood zone, so check the flood zone and flood history early. Because the town shares a station and a cemetery name with Beverly, we also confirm the municipality and the block and lot on every property.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Edgewater Park
- 2.420%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $6,2582025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $250,000 on today's market would pay roughly $6,050 a year at Edgewater Park's 2025 effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your assessment, so we pull the real tax record for any home you are considering.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 general and effective tax rates. Rates are set each year.
Getting around
Roads and commuting
U.S. Route 130 runs along the township's southeastern edge, and County Route 543 passes through near the river. Beverly/Edgewater Park station on NJ Transit's River LINE light rail connects to the Trenton Transit Center and to the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden. NJ Transit buses 409, between Trenton and Philadelphia, and 419, between Camden and Burlington, serve the township, and the BurLink B2 bus links Beverly and Westampton. Route 130 is the closest place for daily shopping.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Beverly National Cemetery: A national cemetery established in 1863 and run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about 64 acres on Bridgeboro Road, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Beverly Riverbank Historic District: A stretch of older riverfront along the Delaware that the State Historic Preservation Office found eligible for the historic registers in 1994. It runs mostly through Beverly and extends into Edgewater Park.
- Willingboro Lakes Park (just outside): A Burlington County park of about 105 acres in neighboring Willingboro, off Route 130 and Beverly Rancocas Road, with two lakes, fishing piers and about 2.9 miles of trails.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Edgewater Park
What are property taxes in Edgewater Park, NJ?
Edgewater Park Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.420 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $6,258, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Beverly National Cemetery in Beverly?
No. Despite its name and Beverly mailing address, Beverly National Cemetery is in Edgewater Park Township, on Bridgeboro Road. It was established in 1863 and is run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Is there a train station in Edgewater Park?
Yes. Beverly/Edgewater Park station is on NJ Transit's River LINE light rail, which runs between the Trenton Transit Center and the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden.
When did Edgewater Park become a township?
Edgewater Park was incorporated on February 26, 1924, from part of Beverly Township. Beverly Township was renamed Delanco Township two years later.
What is the Red Dragon Canoe Club?
It is one of the oldest existing boat clubs on the Delaware River, based since 1926 in the Shipman Mansion, a Second Empire house built in the late 1860s. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Edgewater Park
Buying or selling in Edgewater Park?
Between the river and Route 130
An Edgewater Park home near the river and one near Route 130 can sit on very different flood maps. We check yours first and give you an honest read on value.
Call or text either of us directly.