Town guide · Burlington County
Living in Wrightstown, NJ
Wrightstown is a small borough of under two square miles beside Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. Its center is East Main Street, and Route 68 links it to the rest of Burlington County.
- County
- Burlington
- Population
- About 720 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 1.9 square miles
- Setting
- A compact borough bordered by the base and by four townships
- Main roads
- Route 68, County Route 545 and East Main Street (County Route 616)
The borough
A Main Street town next to the base
Wrightstown became a borough in 1918, formed from parts of New Hanover and North Hanover townships. It is named for John Wright, an early settler who donated land. The borough borders the McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix parts of Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, and its population fell in the 1990s after Fort Dix was converted to a reserve base.
East Main Street is the center of town. Beyond the borough line are New Hanover, North Hanover, Pemberton and Springfield townships, and the village of Cookstown in New Hanover is next door.
Homes
What you will find
- Borough homes on and around East Main Street and the streets off Route 68.
- Homes near the base on the borough's edges, where the land meets Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst.
- Farm country next door in Springfield and North Hanover, two of Burlington County's most preserved farming towns.
Worth knowing: Wrightstown has its own Municipal Utilities Authority, so check the water and sewer account on any sale. Part of the borough is in the state designated Pinelands Area, where Pinelands rules apply to building and land use. Living beside an active military base also brings questions some buyers ask about, such as flight paths and training activity, and we help you look into them before you commit.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Wrightstown
- 2.051%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $5,8992025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $300,000 on today's market would pay roughly $6,153 a year at Wrightstown'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 68 is Wrightstown's main highway, running northwest through Springfield toward U.S. Route 206. County Route 545 also passes through the borough, and East Main Street is County Route 616. NJ Transit's 317 bus serves the borough on its route between Asbury Park and Philadelphia. There is no passenger rail.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Arney's Mount Park: A Burlington County park in neighboring Springfield Township, on Juliustown Road beside Arneys Mount, the highest point in the county.
- Burlington County Fairgrounds: The county fairgrounds in neighboring Springfield Township, on Jacksonville Jobstown Road off Route 206, home of the Burlington County Farm Fair.
- Kinkora Trail: A rail trail from Mansfield Township Park that ends in neighboring Springfield at Route 537 and Jacksonville Jobstown Road.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Wrightstown
What are property taxes in Wrightstown, NJ?
Wrightstown Borough's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.051 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $5,899, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Wrightstown part of Fort Dix?
No. Wrightstown is a separate borough with its own government. It borders the McGuire Air Force Base and Fort Dix sections of Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst.
How big is Wrightstown?
Small. The borough covers about 1.85 square miles, and the 2020 census counted 720 residents. It was formed in 1918 from parts of New Hanover and North Hanover townships.
Is there public transportation in Wrightstown?
Yes, by bus. NJ Transit's 317 route serves the borough between Asbury Park and Philadelphia. There is no train station.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Wrightstown
Buying or selling in Wrightstown?
A small borough, priced carefully
With so few homes in Wrightstown, the right comparable sales are hard to find. We look at the borough's own sales first, then nearby towns, and explain how we got to a number.
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