Living in Folsom, NJ

Small Pinelands borough along the Black Horse Pike with rural residential lots, a tight-knit community feel, and an easy straight-shot commute toward Hamilton Township or Philadelphia.

Rural boroughBlack Horse Pike accessPinelands setting

Schools, shopping & essentials in Folsom

Schools

Folsom Borough School District (K–8)
Hammonton High School (sending relationship)

Hospitals

AtlantiCare / Inspira facilities in Hammonton and Mays Landing (nearby)

Shopping

Black Horse Pike (US-322/40) retail
Hammonton downtown (nearby)

Parks & Recreation

Penny Pot Park (nearby)
Pinelands National Reserve surroundings
Hammonton Lake Park (nearby)

Essentials

US-322/40 (Black Horse Pike) corridor
Route 54 connection to Hammonton

Civic & Municipal Info — Folsom

Town hall contacts, services, and what local government is actually doing — straight from public council meetings.

Town Hall

1700 Route 54, Folsom, NJ 08037

(609) 561-3178

Official Website

folsomborough.com →

General Tax Rate (2025)

$2.349 per $100 assessed

School District

Folsom Borough School District (PreK-8); high schoolers attend Hammonton High School via sending relationship with Hammonton Public Schools

Utilities & Services

Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas
Trash & Recycling: Municipal — trash and monthly bulk-item collection by the Borough (DPW)

Folsom, NJ: common questions

What are property taxes like in Folsom, NJ?

The 2025 general tax rate in Folsom is $2.349 per $100 of assessed value.

What schools serve Folsom?

Folsom Borough School District (PreK-8); high schoolers attend Hammonton High School via sending relationship with Hammonton Public Schools

Who provides utilities in Folsom?

Electric: Atlantic City Electric · Gas: South Jersey Gas. Trash & Recycling: Municipal — trash and monthly bulk-item collection by the Borough (DPW)

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Towns near Folsom

Hammonton

Walkable small-town atmosphere with a strong downtown, local culture, and commuter appeal between Philadelphia and the shore.

Hamilton Township (Mays Landing)

County-seat area anchored by Mays Landing, blending small-town core with suburban growth, shopping, and excellent highway access.

Buena Vista Township

Quieter, more rural township with farms and open space, offering a calm pace while staying close to Buena, Hammonton, and Vineland services.