Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Hainesport, NJ
Hainesport is a small township on the Rancocas Creek, with Route 38 running through its center. It grew from a creek landing called Haines' Port, and today it is a mix of neighborhoods, creek frontage and parkland, including part of Rancocas State Park.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 6,000 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 7 square miles
- Setting
- Suburban neighborhoods along the Rancocas Creek, with parkland
- Main roads
- Route 38, County Route 537 and County Route 541
Neighborhoods
A creek town with named neighborhoods
Settlement here dates to 1677. During the Revolutionary War the place was known as Long Bridge, and in 1848 Barclay Haines built a pier on the Rancocas Creek. The settlement became Haines' Port, shortened to Hainesport by 1850. The township was formed from part of Lumberton in 1924.
- Older place names: Oakdale, Rancocas Heights and Union Mills are long standing localities within the township.
- Newer neighborhoods: Named developments include Creekview, Franklin Estates, The Glen at Mason's Creek, Hainesport Chase, Lakeside at Creekview, Mason's Woods and Sage Run.
Homes
What you will find
- Single family homes: Most homes sit in residential neighborhoods off Route 38 and the county roads, built across several decades.
- Planned neighborhoods: Newer developments such as Creekview, Hainesport Chase and Sage Run, some with their own homeowners associations, rules and fees.
- Creek area homes: Homes near the Rancocas Creek and its tributaries, where the flood map deserves a close look.
Worth knowing: Hainesport sits on the Rancocas Creek, so some properties near the water can fall in a mapped flood zone. We check the FEMA flood map and the flood insurance picture for every home near the creek. In the planned developments, we read the association documents early so the rules and fees are clear from the start.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Hainesport
- 1.924%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $8,2842025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $450,000 on today's market would pay roughly $8,658 a year at Hainesport'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
Route 38 runs east and west through the center of the township, between Lumberton and Mount Laurel. County Route 537 runs near the center and County Route 541 runs through the eastern section. Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are close by in neighboring Westampton and Mount Laurel. There is no train station in Hainesport. NJ Transit bus routes 317 and 413 serve the township, along with the BurLink B1 bus. Daily shopping is along Route 38.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Rancocas State Park: A 1,252 acre state park near where the north and south branches of the Rancocas Creek meet, with part of it in Hainesport.
- Long Bridge Park: A Burlington County park between Deacon Road and the Mount Holly Bypass with fishing, trails, play areas and picnic pavilions.
- Hainesport township park: Grounds around the municipal building with a playground, tennis and pickleball courts and sports fields.
- Big Rusty: A 20 foot sculpture made from recycled materials by the artist Thomas Dambo, built in 2023.
- Hainesport Launch: A public access point at mile 8.5 of the Rancocas Creek water trail, which starts at Iron Works Park in Mount Holly.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Hainesport
What are property taxes in Hainesport, NJ?
Hainesport Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 1.924 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $8,284, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
How did Hainesport get its name?
Hainesport is named for Barclay Haines, who built a pier on the Rancocas Creek in 1848. The landing became known as Haines' Port, and by 1850 the name had been shortened to Hainesport. The township itself was formed from part of Lumberton in 1924.
Is Rancocas State Park in Hainesport?
Partly. Rancocas State Park covers 1,252 acres in Hainesport, Mount Laurel and Westampton townships. It sits near the meeting point of the north and south branches of the Rancocas Creek.
Is there a train station in Hainesport?
No. Hainesport is served by NJ Transit bus routes 317 and 413 and the BurLink B1 bus. Interstate 295 and the New Jersey Turnpike are a short drive away in Westampton and Mount Laurel.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Hainesport
Buying or selling in Hainesport?
Small township, real differences
In Hainesport, a home in a newer development and an older house near the creek are not the same sale. We look at the neighborhood, the lot and the flood map, then walk you through your choices.
Call or text either of us directly.