North Hanover honors its agricultural roots in Burlington County
North Hanover is an agricultural township in Burlington County, which boasts more acres of protected farmland than any other county in the state. The township embraces New Jersey’s nickname of the Garden State, as a drive down its two-lane roads leads past acres of rolling farmland, verdant pastures and roadside stands filled with fresh produce and homemade goods. “It’s farms, agriculture and open space for the most part,” says Frank Angelucci, a Realtor with ERA Central Realty Group with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. While residents enjoy a slower pace of life in New Hanover, they’re centrally located within 20 miles of Trenton and can drive to nearby shops and restaurants that are otherwise outside of their daily orbit. The township is also just north of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, which is home to McGuire Air Force Base, Fort Dix Army Base and Lakehurst Naval Air Station, making it the Department of Defense’s only tri-service joint base.
North Hanover is still mostly rural with horse farms lining Monmouth Rd.
Folks in North Hanover enjoy the sprawling farmland and scenic views.
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From traditional homes to country estates, prices range widely
The township has a range of housing styles and options. Residential areas near the center of town offer more of a neighborhood feel and feature Cape Cod, Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes with smaller lots, usually less than an acre. Farther from the main thoroughfares, split-level homes and custom builds are tucked into the countryside and have up to several acres of land. Single-family homes typically sell for $350,000 to $630,000, although those with significant acreage can fetch anywhere from $750,000 to $1.2 million. New Hanover also has a handful of mobile home communities, where prices generally range from $50,000 to $120,000. In addition to its scenic surroundings, North Hanover has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Colonial inspired architecture is common in North Hanover.
Cape Cod influences are also available in the North Hanover.
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Students can attend township and regional schools with high ratings
The North Hanover Township School District serves prekindergarten through sixth grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. Kids can attend C.B. Lamb Elementary School before moving on to Upper Elementary School, both of which earn a B from Niche. The Northern Burlington County Regional School District covers seventh through 12th grades, and both Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School and Northern Burlington County Regional High School receive a B-plus. The high school partners with Rowan College at Burlington County to offer dual enrollment courses through which students can simultaneously earn high school and college credit.
C.B. Lamb Elementary School has 288 students in grades PK-3.
Northern Burlington County Regional High School that gets a B+ rating from Niche.
Students in grades 7-8 attend Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School.
Upper Elementary School has students in the 5th & 6th grades in North Hanover.
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Outdoor recreation includes parks, a public golf course and more
Green Acres Park is in the center of North Hanover and features a playground, a paved walking path, and courts for basketball and tennis. It also has several ball fields and soccer pitches used by the township’s youth sports teams. The park is across the street from the Jeanette Bowers Community Center, where the recreation department hosts a six-week summer camp for kids. Golfers can play a round at the public Hanover Golf Club, where the 18th hole spans over 600 yards and is known as “The Monster.” North Hanover is also home to Fireball Mountain, an outdoor laser tag park with different themes for all ages. Outdoor enthusiasts looking to go hiking, paddle boating or fishing can head to Crosswicks Creek Park, less than 5 miles away.
North Hanover sportsman are all familiar with the outdoor opportunities at Crosswicks Creek.
Practice your serve on the tennis court at Green Acres Park.
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Holiday celebrations and farm visits highlight local traditions
The township’s recreation department hosts various community events. Seasonal festivities typically include a trunk-or-treat around Halloween and a festive tree-lighting to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Residents can also celebrate the changing seasons at spots like Robson’s Farm, where they can pick peaches in the summer and explore apple orchards throughout the fall. Three Miracles Farm is another local favorite, and their annual Kids Day on the Farm invites people to interact with alpacas, goats and more.
The township has a few shops, with more options in nearby Hamilton
North Hanover has several farmstands and roadside shops. The shelves at Byrne’s Farm Market are stocked with a rotating selection of fruits, vegetables and jarred goods. At Durr’s Blue Box Produce & Flowers, residents can pick their own flowers or pumpkins, depending on the season. For the essentials, there’s Dollar General. Oak & Ember Grill is the township’s only restaurant, and it serves as a local hangout known for its American classics and wood-paneled dining room.
Residents typically head north to the suburbs of Trenton to run errands, get groceries and grab a bite to eat. North Hanover is within 20 miles of Hamilton Township, which has stores like Home Depot, Walmart, ShopRite and BJ’s Wholesale Club. Dining options range from fast-food chains such as Chick-fil-A to local favorites like Raza’s at Hamilton, where the upscale menu brings a touch of European influence to American favorites with dishes ranging from pork chops served with Roman gnocchi to chicken Milanese.
Oak & Ember Grill is North Hanover township’s only local restaurant.
Dollar General is a great spot to pick up essentials in North Hanover.
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Highways connect residents to Philadelphia, NYC and the Jersey Shore
North Hanover is a primarily car-dependent area. While no major thoroughfares pass through the township, residents are about a 10-mile drive from the New Jersey Turnpike and Interstate 195. The turnpike offers a direct route to bigger cities like Philadelphia, about 45 miles away, and New York City, just over 70 miles from North Hanover. Commuters are also 20 miles from NJ Transit’s Hamilton Station, where the train connects passengers to New York’s Penn Station in around 90 minutes. “I did both when I worked up north, but it’s usually easier to just hop on the turnpike,” Angelucci says. For those heading to the Jersey Shore, I-195 leads 30 miles east to coastal destinations like Asbury Park. Trenton-Mercer Airport is about 22 miles away. The closest hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, is less than 15 miles from the township.
Nearby Hamilton train station connects Hamilton Marketplace residents to get to Philadelphia and NY.
The boardwalk in Asbury Park is very popular in the summer months.
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