Cinnaminson vs Moorestown: Which Burlington County Town Is Right for You?

Cinnaminson and Moorestown are two of Burlington County's most in-demand towns, and they advertise many of the same virtues: ranked schools, easy access to Philadelphia, and leafy streets where families stay for decades. In practice the two are very different financial and lifestyle propositions. Moorestown is the county's premium market, with a typical home value around $690,000, an A+ school district, and a historic walkable Main Street. Cinnaminson's typical home value runs about $220,000 lower, its high school still earns an A-, and commuters get a River LINE station right in town, which makes it one of the strongest value plays in the county.

This side-by-side looks at the numbers that actually decide the choice: home prices, property taxes, schools, the commute, the downtown difference, and the community feel. By the end you will know which town belongs at the top of your house-hunting list.

How do home prices in Cinnaminson compare with Moorestown?

Cinnaminson's typical home value is about $470,000, up roughly 4 percent over the past year, while Moorestown's typical value is about $690,000, up about 6.5 percent, per Zillow's home value index. Recent median sale prices in Moorestown's 08057 ZIP have run around $640,000, according to Redfin. In plain terms, Moorestown is about 45 percent pricier, and it trades faster: homes there typically go under contract in about 11 days versus about 15 in Cinnaminson.

That gap buys real differences in the housing stock. Moorestown leans toward larger colonial homes on established, tree-lined streets, priced at a premium attached to its school district and downtown. Cinnaminson's market spans post-war colonials, ranches, and split-levels across neighborhoods like Ramblewood, Fountain Farms, and Rolling Green, plus townhomes and newer construction around Cinnaminson Harbour and Poets Walk, with entry points far below Moorestown's typical price. The Cinnaminson neighborhood guide walks street by street through where things are and what they sell for, and the live listings show what is actually on the market today.

Which town has lower property taxes, Cinnaminson or Moorestown?

The short answer depends on whether you measure the rate or the bill. New Jersey Treasury data for 2025 puts Cinnaminson's effective property tax rate at about 2.14 percent versus Moorestown's 1.84 percent, so Moorestown wins on the rate you pay per dollar of value. But the average annual residential tax bill runs about $8,676 in Cinnaminson versus about $13,076 in Moorestown, per state data reported by Patch. Moorestown's average home value is roughly double Cinnaminson's, and that is exactly what lifts its average bill about 50 percent higher.

At a similar purchase price, the gap narrows considerably, which is the honest way to compare taxes: the rate matters most when you are comparing like-for-like homes. The cost of living guide puts taxes, utilities, and the rest of a monthly Cinnaminson budget in one place so you can see the real picture.

Are Moorestown schools really that much better?

On Niche's current rankings, Moorestown is measurably ahead: Moorestown Township Public Schools hold an A+ overall, ranked #1 in Burlington County and #11 in New Jersey, and Moorestown High School is rated A+, #1 among Burlington County high schools. Cinnaminson Township Public Schools hold a B+, ranked #4 in Burlington County and #100 in the state, with Cinnaminson High School at A- and #7 in the county.

Put that in perspective. A #4-of-every-district-in-the-county ranking is a very strong school system, and Cinnaminson is the district many families move specifically for. The trade is real, though: Moorestown's top-of-the-state academics come attached to the county's highest home prices, and the gap in property values between the two towns is far larger than the gap in school quality. The Cinnaminson schools guide has the program-by-program detail, test scores, and the comparisons to neighboring districts.

Which town has the easier commute into Philadelphia?

Cinnaminson has a structural transit advantage: the NJ Transit River LINE runs a station right in the township, at Broad Street on the Cinnaminson and Riverton border, with parking. The ride to Camden's Walter Rand Transportation Center takes about 15 minutes, a short PATCO transfer gets you across the river, and the whole trip generally lands around 45 to 60 minutes door to door. That is about as painless as a South Jersey transit commute gets.

Moorestown has no River LINE station. The closest stops, Riverton and Palmyra, are a 10 to 15 minute drive from the center of town, so most rail commuters instead take NJ Transit buses 407, 413, or 414 to Walter Rand and transfer to PATCO, a trip that usually runs close to an hour door to door. Behind the wheel the two towns are nearly even: Cinnaminson sits about 11 to 12 miles from Center City, Moorestown roughly 10 miles east of Philadelphia. The commute guide covers routes, schedules, and parking for each option.

Does Moorestown really have a downtown that Cinnaminson lacks?

This is Moorestown's signature advantage. Its historic Main Street shopping district, partly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a compact, walkable strip of independent boutiques, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is the kind of town center most South Jersey suburbs simply do not have, and it is why Money magazine named Moorestown the best place to live in America in 2005.

Moorestown's Main Street is the walkable downtown most South Jersey suburbs don't have. Cinnaminson residents enjoy it too, just a short drive over the township line.

Dinner at Passariello's on West Main Street, coffee at The Cubby Hole, a stop at Carollo's Little Italy on East Main: on a warm evening the district is genuinely busy with families from all over the county. Cinnaminson has no equivalent. Its commercial life runs along the Route 130 corridor, anchored by shopping centers like Cinnaminson Commons and a lineup of local favorites, including Nick's Pizza, Whistler's Inn, and Due Amici, all covered in the restaurants guide. If living within walking distance of a real downtown matters, Moorestown wins outright; if a five-minute drive to good restaurants is enough, Cinnaminson will not feel like a compromise.

What is the community like in each town?

Cinnaminson is a tight-knit township of about 17,000 residents (2020 Census) that borders Moorestown to the east. Community life revolves around Wood Park's Community Day and Fall Festival, the summer concert series, swim clubs, and youth sports, and the outdoor spaces are a genuine asset: Memorial Park at 68.5 acres and the 85-acre Taylor Wildlife Preserve along the Delaware River. Neighbors know each other, events are well attended, and the whole package reads as family-first.

Moorestown is bigger, about 21,400 residents across 15.1 square miles, with Quaker roots going back to the 1600s and a reputation it wears comfortably: tree-lined streets, the Moorestown Community House, an annual Random Acts of Kindness Week, and the "best place to live" glow that still follows it from 2005. It is statelier and more formal-feeling than Cinnaminson. And because the towns share a border, plenty of Cinnaminson families are happy to use Moorestown's downtown for dinner while keeping Cinnaminson's prices, parks, and schools.

Which town is right for you?

Families who want the state's top-ranked district and a walkable downtown, and who can carry a mortgage on a typical home near $690,000, will love Moorestown: it delivers on its reputation. Buyers who want excellent schools, larger lots, an in-town train station, and a more attainable price should look hard at Cinnaminson: it is the value play that still finishes in the county's top five districts. Commuters in both towns are served well, but Cinnaminson's own River LINE stop is the tie-breaker for anyone riding the train daily. If you are also weighing a third option, the Cinnaminson vs Delran comparison covers that matchup too.

The honest advice is to spend an afternoon in both. Walk Moorestown's Main Street, then drive the tree-lined streets of Ramblewood and the newer blocks around Cinnaminson Harbour. Check the live listings, run the tax math at the price point you actually shop, and see which town feels like where you want the next decade.

Cinnaminson vs Moorestown: your questions, answered