Mount Laurel vs Voorhees NJ: Which Town Is Right for You?

Mount Laurel is the better fit for buyers who want Burlington County's best balance of value and convenience, with average home values near $406,000, Wegmans-anchored shopping at Centerton Square, and access to the highly regarded Lenape Regional High School District. Voorhees suits buyers who want a smaller, more affluent Camden County township with its own PATCO station, the top-rated Eastern Regional High School, a redeveloped town center, and Virtua Voorhees hospital close at hand. These two mid-county towns sit roughly 15 minutes apart, yet they deliver noticeably different lifestyles.

This guide compares Mount Laurel and Voorhees across the factors that matter most to buyers: home prices, property taxes, schools, the commute to Philadelphia, shopping and amenities, and community feel. By the end, you will have a clear picture of which town is the better fit for your situation and your budget.

For a deeper look at each community individually, visit the Mount Laurel Community Guide and the Voorhees Community Guide.

Which Town Is More Affordable, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Mount Laurel is clearly the more affordable of the two. Zillow's average home value for Mount Laurel stood at about $406,208 in July 2026, up 2.8 percent year over year, with median sold prices reported between roughly $365,000 and $409,000 depending on the period and source. Voorhees ran substantially higher, with an average home value of about $555,619 in August 2026, up 8.9 percent year over year. That puts Voorhees roughly 35 to 40 percent higher than Mount Laurel at the average, a gap of about $150,000 on a typical home.

The housing stock explains part of the difference. Mount Laurel is a much larger township with a wide spread of price points, from townhomes and mid-century ranches up to newer colonials and estate homes, plus active new-construction communities. Voorhees is smaller and leans toward newer, more upscale single-family homes and townhomes, with fewer entry-level options and a higher floor on pricing.

Winner depends on your budget: If you want the most home for the money and the widest range of price points, Mount Laurel is the stronger choice. If you are comfortable paying a premium for a newer, more polished housing stock, Voorhees delivers.

For a detailed breakdown, see our Cost of Living in Mount Laurel guide.

How Do Property Taxes Compare, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Both towns carry the higher property tax burden that is simply a reality across New Jersey, but the dollar amounts land differently because home values differ. Mount Laurel's effective property tax rate is typically around 2.0 to 3.0 percent of home value, with one 2025 source putting it near 2.0 percent and another at roughly 3.0 percent, and typical annual bills in the roughly $6,700 to $9,000 range. Voorhees carries a similar effective rate, typically around 2.8 to 3.1 percent, but because homes sell for more, the average residential bill runs higher, about $11,313 in 2024 and $11,723 in 2025.

The practical takeaway is that the same-priced house tends to cost less in taxes in Mount Laurel, and the lower home price compounds the savings. As always, the exact bill on a specific home matters far more than a town-wide average, so ask for the current tax bill on any property you seriously consider.

Winner: Mount Laurel by a meaningful margin in dollar terms.

Which Has Better Schools, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Both towns have strong public schools, and the honest answer is that they grade out very close, with one key structural difference. Mount Laurel runs its own K-8 schools through the Mount Laurel Township School District and sends grades 9 through 12 to Lenape High School in the Lenape Regional High School District. Lenape carries an A overall on Niche, ranks about #110 among New Jersey public high schools in the 2026 rankings, and the Lenape Regional district itself earns an A- and ranks about #66 statewide.

Voorhees runs its schools a little differently. The Voorhees Township School District covers grades PK through 8, with elementary schools including E.T. Hamilton, Kresson, Osage, and Signal Hill. For grades 9 through 12, Voorhees students attend Eastern Regional High School, which also serves Berlin Borough and Gibbsboro. Eastern is rated A overall on Niche, ranks about #75 among New Jersey public high schools in the 2026 rankings, and scores 7 out of 10 on GreatSchools.

Winner: a near tie, with a slight edge to Eastern Regional at the high school level. If you want a district ranked higher statewide, Lenape Regional edges ahead. If you want a smaller K-8 experience feeding into a top high school, Voorhees is excellent.

For more detail, see our Best School Districts in Burlington County and Best School Districts in Camden County.

Which Has a Better Commute to Philadelphia, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Voorhees has the edge for rail access because the Ashland PATCO station sits right in town at 2 Burnt Mill Road, with a ride of about 20 to 22 minutes to Center City Philadelphia. Mount Laurel has no PATCO station of its own; the closest stop is Woodcrest Station in neighboring Cherry Hill, a major free park-and-ride hub off I-295 with a ride of about 20 to 21 minutes to Center City. A one-way PATCO fare from either station is $3.00.

Driving tells a similar story. Voorhees is about 13 to 14 miles from Philadelphia, roughly 20 minutes in light traffic, while Mount Laurel is about 17 to 20 miles out, typically around 30 minutes depending on the route and time of day.

Winner: Voorhees for the in-town station and the shorter drive, though Mount Laurel still offers a genuinely easy commute through Woodcrest.

For a full look at getting around, see the PATCO Commuter Guide and our guide to the best commuter towns in South Jersey.

Which Has Better Shopping, Dining, and Amenities, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Mount Laurel is the convenience heavyweight. Centerton Square on Route 38 is anchored by Wegmans, Target, and Costco, with a long list of restaurants and shops, and East Gate Square adds 70-plus stores including Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and ShopRite. The Moorestown Mall sits right next door, so residents have three major shopping destinations within minutes.

Voorhees offers a more compact, mixed-use version of that convenience. The Voorhees Town Center, a redeveloped complex of more than one million square feet, pairs Boscov's and Macy's with a restaurant row that includes Iron Hill Brewery, plus the Camden County Town Hall and civic events. Voorhees also has Virtua Voorhees, a full-service 408-bed hospital at 100 Bowman Drive, which is a genuine advantage for families who want top-tier healthcare close by.

Winner depends on what you want: For everyday errands, big-box selection, and grocery variety, choose Mount Laurel. For a community-oriented town center and healthcare within minutes, choose Voorhees.

Which Town Has a Better Community Feel, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Mount Laurel is the larger community, with a 2020 census population of about 44,633, roughly 47,700 by mid-2025 estimates, and a median household income around $118,800. It is built from established residential neighborhoods rather than a single downtown, and life there is busy, convenient, and car-dependent. Residents love the parks, including Laurel Acres Park with its lake, playgrounds, and sledding hill, plus the Rancocas Woods shopping village and The Funplex for family entertainment.

Voorhees is smaller, with a 2020 census population of about 31,069, roughly 31,600 by mid-2025 estimates, and a median household income around $105,500. It has a quieter, more residential character with an excellent park system, including the 49-acre Connolly Park with its lighted walking track, dog runs, and summer concert series, plus Lions Lake Park. The Town Center gives it a community gathering point that Mount Laurel's highway corridors do not quite match.

Winner depends on your preferences: If you want energy, scale, and everyday convenience, choose Mount Laurel. If you want a quieter, more intimate township with a town center, choose Voorhees.

Which Is Better for Families, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Both are excellent family towns, and the choice comes down to budget and scale. Mount Laurel pairs strong schools with a huge range of housing, abundant shopping, and easy highway access, which makes it a practical pick for families who want the most options for their money. Voorhees offers a top high school, a top hospital, a strong park system, and a safe, quiet setting, at a higher entry price and on a smaller, more intimate scale.

Winner depends on your priorities: For more home for the money and the widest variety of programs and activities, choose Mount Laurel. For a quieter, more affluent community with excellent schools and healthcare close at hand, choose Voorhees.

Which Town Is Right for You, Mount Laurel or Voorhees?

Here is my honest advice as someone who has helped families weigh these two neighboring towns:

Choose Mount Laurel if: You want more home for the money, the widest range of housing options, Wegmans and Costco convenience, and Burlington County's Lenape Regional schools. You are comfortable with a busy, car-dependent suburban lifestyle without a traditional downtown.

Choose Voorhees if: You want a smaller, more affluent township with an in-town PATCO station, a top-rated high school, a redeveloped town center, and Virtua Voorhees hospital close at hand. You are comfortable paying a premium for newer housing and a quieter feel.

Both are wonderful, well-run communities, and there is no single correct answer. I would be glad to help you explore both, look at real homes in each, and find the right fit for your family.

For more, explore the Complete Mount Laurel Living Guide and the Complete Voorhees Living Guide. You can also browse my South Jersey Town Guides for more community comparisons.

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