South Jersey Community Guide

Understand what Camden County means for your real estate decision.

From PATCO-connected boroughs near Philadelphia to larger suburban and southern townships, property types, ownership costs, access, and market activity can change quickly across Camden County. Use this guide to understand which parts of the county matter to the decision in front of you.

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Camden County at a Glance

Start with the part of Camden County connected to your decision.

Camden County includes 36 municipalities between Philadelphia and the rest of South Jersey. PATCO-connected boroughs, larger suburban townships, riverfront communities, and more expansive southern areas do not behave like one market.

Property type, access, ownership costs, buyer demand, and current inventory can change enough from one municipality to the next to affect how a property is bought, sold, held, or evaluated.

Camden County Overview

County Seat: City of Camden
Municipalities: 36 Boroughs, Townships & Cities
Primary Corridors: I-295, NJ Turnpike, Route 70, Route 38, Route 73
Rail Transit: PATCO Speedline & NJ Transit River LINE
River Bridges: Ben Franklin & Walt Whitman Bridges
Adjacent Areas: Burlington, Gloucester, Atlantic, and Philadelphia

Access and Daily Use

See how access changes the way a property works.

Rail service, bridges, highways, and local commercial corridors can shape daily use, buyer interest, tenant demand, and how a property is positioned in the market.

PATCO-connected communities

The PATCO corridor connects Lindenwold, Ashland, Woodcrest, Haddonfield, Westmont, Collingswood, Ferry Avenue, and Camden with Center City Philadelphia. That access may matter to someone comparing a daily routine, positioning a home for sale, or evaluating who may consider the property.

River LINE and waterfront access

The NJ Transit River LINE serves Camden and Pennsauken as part of a broader route along the Delaware River toward Trenton. Its relevance depends on the property, the destination, and how the location will be used.

Highway and bridge access

I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike, Routes 70, 38, 73, and 42, and the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman Bridges connect different parts of Camden County with Philadelphia and the surrounding region. The value of that access depends on the specific property and the places someone needs to reach most often.

Current Market

See what the Camden County market looks like right now.

Current listings and market data help show where inventory is concentrated, how properties are positioned, and how activity differs across the county. County-wide numbers are a starting point, not a substitute for comparing the municipality and property involved.

Current Camden County Market Activity

Review active and coming-soon listings and current county-level market indicators from Bright MLS through Buying Buddy.

Active & Coming Soon Properties

See where properties are available now.

Explore current residential listings across Camden County, then use the local context on this page to understand what the map alone cannot tell you.

Property Patterns

Know where different property types are concentrated.

Camden County includes older borough housing, established suburban subdivisions, condominiums, townhomes, mixed-use corridors, larger properties, and newer residential communities. Those choices are not distributed evenly across the county.

PATCO-connected boroughs

Communities such as Haddonfield, Collingswood, and Haddon Township include older housing stock, established downtown areas, smaller lots in many locations, and access to PATCO stations.

Larger suburban townships

Cherry Hill and Voorhees include extensive single-family neighborhoods, condominium communities, major commercial areas, and a wider range of suburban property settings.

Southern and river-adjacent communities

Gloucester Township, Winslow, Pennsauken, and other parts of the county include different combinations of subdivisions, larger residential areas, commercial corridors, industrial uses, and access to regional roads or transit.

Local Communities

Compare the municipalities tied to your decision.

These communities represent different property, access, and market patterns across Camden County. Use them as starting points for a closer comparison, not as rankings.

Cherry Hill Township

A large suburban township with extensive single-family neighborhoods, condominium communities, major commercial corridors, and regional roadway access.

Voorhees Township

An established suburban township with single-family neighborhoods, condominium communities, medical facilities, commercial areas, and regional road and transit access.

Haddonfield Borough

A historic borough with an established Kings Highway business district, older housing stock, and a PATCO station.

Collingswood Borough

A borough centered on the Haddon Avenue corridor, with older housing stock, mixed-use commercial areas, access to Cooper River Park, and PATCO service.

Haddon Township (Westmont)

A community along the Haddon Avenue corridor with a mix of single-family homes, small multifamily properties, local businesses, and PATCO access.

Pennsauken Township

A large township along the Delaware River with established neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas, and access to bridges, major roadways, and regional transit.

Gloucester Township

A large southern Camden County township with single-family subdivisions, townhomes, apartment communities, commercial corridors, and regional roadway access.

Browse current listings

Understand the tradeoffs before you narrow the map.

Rail-connected communities

PATCO-connected boroughs can offer rail access, established commercial districts, and older housing patterns. That may affect a buyer's daily routine, a seller's property positioning, or an investor's evaluation of demand and property type. The tradeoff may include smaller lots, older building systems, and fewer newer-construction options.

Larger township markets

Cherry Hill, Voorhees, Gloucester Township, and other larger townships contain a broader mix of subdivisions, condominium communities, commercial corridors, and driving routes. The specific neighborhood and property may matter more than the township name alone.

Ownership costs remain property-specific

Property taxes and other carrying costs vary by municipality and by property. Compare the actual tax bill, association fees when applicable, insurance, utilities, condition, and expected maintenance instead of relying on a county-wide assumption.

Your Next Step

Choose the next step that fits the decision in front of you.

The same Camden County information can matter differently depending on the property, the goal, and the decision being considered.

Let's talk through what Camden County means for your decision.

We'll help you compare the local market, property options, ownership costs, and tradeoffs tied to the property or goal in front of you.

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