Lawrence Township, NJ 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Lawrence Township is just a few miles outside of Trenton just north of the Pennsylvania border. Lawrence Township 55+ communities offer retirees a variety of options where active adults can enjoy quiet small town life while still having easy access to the amenities and entertainment choices of larger cities.

Climate

The Lawrence Township area sees about 32 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of July. Winter temperatures average from 25° to 37° and annual snow accumulations average over 8 inches. Summer in Lawrence Township is hot with summer temperatures averaging 67° to 85° and 76% humidity.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the Lawrence Township area, including:

Art & performances

• • TCNJ Art Gallery

Historical sites and museums

• • New Jersey State Museum
  • The Historic Hunt House

Outdoor activities

• • Hopewell Valley Golf & Country Club
  • Mercer Oaks Golf Course
  • Mercer Meadows walking and biking trail

Other activities

• • Terhune Orchards & Winery
  • Hopewell Valley Vineyards

Cost of Living & Taxes

New Jersey cost of living is lower than other east coast states but higher than the nationwide average. 55+ adults can enjoy shopping here because of the low sales tax and sales tax exemptions for a variety of items including clothing and groceries. Residents of New Jersey usually spend more on property taxes than other states and property tax varies from county to county. Lawrence Township is part of Mercer County, and their average property tax rate is 2.63%.

Health Care

Lawrence Township’s closest hospitals include Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, St. Francis Medical Center Trenton, and Capital Medical Center-Hopewell in Pennington.

Capital Health Regional Medical Center has 265 beds and is a Level II trauma center that has been recognized for nursing excellence and cancer care. St. Francis Medical Center Trenton is a 231 bed hospital nationally recognized for cardiovascular care by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Capital Medical Center-Hopewell is a 203 bed hospital which has received awards for overall quality, stroke care, nursing excellence, and pancreatic cancer treatment.