Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Springfield Township, NJ
Springfield is farm country in the middle of Burlington County. Its villages, Jobstown and Juliustown, sit among some of the most preserved farmland in the county, and Arneys Mount, the highest point in Burlington County, rises near Juliustown.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 3,200 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 30 square miles
- Setting
- Preserved farms, small villages and country roads, with part of the township in the Pinelands
- Main roads
- U.S. Route 206, Route 68 and County Routes 537 and 545
First things first
This is Springfield in Burlington County
New Jersey has more than one Springfield Township. This guide covers the one in central Burlington County, next to Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. Springfield Township in Union County is a different town, with its own guide on our site.
Mailing addresses can blur the lines here too. Burlington County lists both Arney's Mount Park and the county fairgrounds, which are in Springfield Township, with a Columbus mailing address, and Columbus is a community in neighboring Mansfield. We confirm the municipality and the block and lot on every property.
Villages and place names
Two villages and a lot of farmland
Springfield dates to 1688 and was incorporated as a township in 1798. There is no single downtown. Instead you will hear the names of its villages and crossroads.
- Jobstown: A village centered on County Route 537, once a stop on the Kinkora Branch railroad. It had about 370 residents in 2020.
- Juliustown: A village near Arneys Mount, counted with about 360 residents in 2020.
- Arneys Mount: A small community beside the hill of the same name, the highest point in Burlington County.
- Other place names: Chambers Corner, Ellis, Folwell, Jacksonville, Pine Lane and Powell. Part of the Fort Dix census area also falls inside the township.
Homes
What you will find
- Farms and farmhouses on working land, much of it permanently preserved.
- Village homes in Jobstown and Juliustown, set along the county roads.
- Country homes on larger lots scattered along the township's rural roads.
Worth knowing: Farmland preservation shapes Springfield. State figures through 2020 show 48 preserved farms covering about 5,017 acres, second only to Chesterfield in Burlington County, and preserved farms carry permanent deed restrictions on building and use. Part of the township is also in the state designated Pinelands Area, where Pinelands rules apply. In a rural township like this, we also confirm early whether a home runs on a private well and septic system.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Springfield Township
- 2.113%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $9,3752025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $450,000 on today's market would pay roughly $9,508 a year at Springfield Township'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 206 runs through the center of Springfield, and Route 68 crosses the eastern section toward Wrightstown and the base. County Route 537 runs through Jobstown, and County Route 545 clips the eastern edge. The New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 295 both cross the western part of the township, but neither has an interchange here. The closest are Interstate 295 Exit 47 in Burlington Township and Turnpike Exits 5, 6A and 6 in Westampton, Florence and Mansfield. There is no public transportation in the township.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Arney's Mount Park: A Burlington County park on Juliustown Road beside Arneys Mount, the highest point in the county.
- Burlington County Fairgrounds: A county owned site off Route 206 on Jacksonville Jobstown Road, opened in 2011 as the home of the Burlington County Farm Fair.
- Kinkora Trail: A rail trail from Mansfield Township Park that ends in Springfield after a half mile run through Veterans Memorial Park, at Route 537 and Jacksonville Jobstown Road.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Springfield Township
What are property taxes in Springfield Township, NJ?
Springfield Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.113 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $9,375, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Springfield Township in Burlington County the same as Springfield in Union County?
No. They are two separate municipalities in different counties. Springfield Township in Burlington County is a rural farming township next to Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, with its own government and tax rate.
What is the highest point in Burlington County?
Arneys Mount, in Springfield Township near Juliustown. Burlington County runs Arney's Mount Park beside it on Juliustown Road.
How much farmland is preserved in Springfield Township?
A great deal. State figures through 2020 show 48 preserved farms covering about 5,017 acres, the second most preserved acreage of any town in Burlington County. Those farms carry permanent deed restrictions.
Where is the Burlington County Farm Fair held?
At the Burlington County Fairgrounds in Springfield Township, off Route 206 on Jacksonville Jobstown Road. The county opened the fairgrounds there in 2011.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Springfield Township
Buying or selling in Springfield?
Farmland, villages and the fine print
A farmhouse next to preserved fields and a home in Jobstown or Juliustown raise different questions. We check the deed restrictions, the Pinelands line and the water source before we talk about price.
Call or text either of us directly.