Wrightstown is a borough in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 720, a decrease of 82 (−10.2%) from the 2010 census count of 802, which in turn reflected an increase of 54 (+7.2%) from the 748 counted in the 2000 census. Wrightstown was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 4, 1918, from portions of New Hanover Township and North Hanover Township, based on the results of a referendum held on March 26, 1918. The borough was named for John Wright, an early settler who contributed the land that became the settlement of Wrightstown.

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Town numbers

ZIP code08562

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Living in Wrightstown

Housing in Wrightstown

$312K▲ 1.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Wrightstown home is worth about $312,000, up 1.1% in a year, 46% below the New Jersey typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Wrightstown

Compared with New Jersey

1better than NJ·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 2▼ 9 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 4▼ 3 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · better 10.7%More adults facing a utility shut-offNJ 7% · worse

Care nearby

Virtua Mount Holly HospitalMount Holly · 9.1 mi · ER

ButtonwoodPemberton · 4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Schools in Wrightstown

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School Grade C-

The public schools Wrightstown’s kids attend trail 83% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictNew Hanover TownshipSchools1

New Hanover Township School CElementary · Grades PK–8 · 185 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.

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