By Erin McFeeters
New Jersey is unique in that it is located between two major job markets, NYC and Philadelphia. However, city life isn’t for everyone so if you’re looking to live in a suburb but want an easy commute to the City of Brotherly Love check out these seven towns.
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Collingswood—15 Minutes
From upscale apartments to Cape Cods to Victorian style homes—Collingswood has something for every style and budget. Depending on your preference, you can commute into Philadelphia from Collingswood by highway or the PATCO Speedline. Throughout the year, the town holds many events with thousands of visitors such as holiday festivals, farmers markets, cruise nights, and more. The town’s main street is also a major draw with a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, shops, and more.
Median sales price for Collingswood Borough is $278,000 year-to-date according to New Jersey Realtors® July 2020 data.
Cherry Hill—18 Minutes
Followers of William Penn arrived in Cherry Hill in the late 1600s and for decades, the community existed as a successful agricultural center and mill town. Today, Cherry Hill is home to 71,000 people and is known as the commercial center of South Jersey according to visitnj.org. The Cherry Hill mall, one of the first enclosed malls on the East Coast, is a destination for fine dining and shopping.
In July 2020 the median sales price for Cherry Hill Township is $293,000 year-to-date.
Cinnaminson—19 Minutes
The town’s name is said to derive from the Lenape Native American language meaning sweet water—a local bar and an over 55 community took the name as its own. The town is home to a bounty of farmland, preserved open space, and historic places of worship. In this part of the state, swim clubs are extremely prevalent, and Cinnaminson is no different. The township is also home to a private golf course and a community theater playhouse.
Year-to-date July 2020 the median sales price for Cinnaminson Township is $285,000.
Maple Shade—19 Minutes
Maple Shade Township has a total area of 3.8 square miles according to the town website and home to over 19,000 residents. The town is home to many parks residents can visit such as Cooper River Park and Strawbridge Park.
In July 2020 the median sales price in Maple Shade Township is $190,250 year-to-date.
Haddonfield—20 Minutes
The first settler, Francis Collins, was a bricklayer and his impact is apparent when walking down the charming streets of the Bourgh of Haddonfield. The borough sits just ten minutes away from the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman bridges. Haddonfield has been chosen by Philadelphia Magazine as one of the best places to live, shop, or dine and Courier Post readers voted it as the best downtown shopping area. With over 200 shops and galleries in Haddonfield there truly is something for everyone—outdoor dining, coffeehouses, boutiques and more. Haddonfield is also home to Haddy the dinosaur, a Hadrosaurus statue said to be where the first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton to be discovered virtually intact anywhere in the world was found.
Median sales price for Haddonfield Borough is $460,000 year-to-date July 2020.
Moorestown—23 Minutes
Quakers first settled in Moorestown at the same time settlement began in Philadelphia, and the Quaker’s dedication to high quality education is still apparent today. Over 20,000 residents call 15.1 square miles of Moorestown home. Walking down Moorestown’s main street is like taking a step back in time back in time—residents can find everything they need. For a more upscale dining and shopping experience you can visit Moorestown Mall.
Median sales price in July 2020 for Moorestown Township is $510,000 year-to-date.
Delran—25 Minutes
Delran is located at the intersection of the Delaware River and the Rancocas creek, which is how the town received its name. Being near the water has its perks such as waterfront home views and Delran’s Amico Island Park. Visitors can hike, take in the marine scenery, and see a large variety of animal species such as blue herons—which have a rookery that hosts over 100 nesting herons each year. Today, almost 17,000 people live in Delran and enjoy easy access into the city through major roadways nearby or public transportation.
Median sales price for Delran Township is $275,625 year-to-date July 2020.