Despite the economic upheaval Camden's faced in recent generations, look no further than the Gateway neighborhood to see how this former manufacturing city across from Philadelphia has withstood the challenges of deindustrialization. Surrounded by Cooper Hospital, Cambell's Soop and Subaru of America, the area is a healthy mix of residential and commercial properties. "It's one of the better places to invest," says Fred Mitchell of ARC Real Estate.
Gateway
Neighborhood in Camden, New Jersey
Camden County 08103, 08104, 08109
Homes
Located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Interstate 676 and U.S. Route 30, close to the downtown area, Gateway occupies a central position in Camden. Its name refers to its location as a gateway to Center City Philadelphia and its heavily populated suburbs across the Delaware River in southern New Jersey. Only half of the neighborhood is made up of the primary residential area due to the presence of government buildings, public transportation depots, and large business offices close to the entrances and ramps of the highway interchange. The early 20th-century brick row houses in the neighborhood, which are laid out in a classic city grid plan, can be purchased for a reasonable price; the average asking price is $85,000. House prices sit between $70,000 and $250,000. The CAP Index crime score for the area is 8 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4. Events-wise, the city of Camden has a robust events calendar and something is going on, whether it is an outdoor festival to a community education opportunity, almost daily. More than thirty years have passed since the Campbell's Soup Company closed its original Camden factory, but the company still runs its global operations out of its headquarters in the neighborhood's northern portion. Even while Camden continues to battle urban deterioration and poverty, the city had a major victory a few years ago when Japanese automaker Subaru moved its American division's headquarters to a 250,000-square-foot building adjacent to Campbell's headquarters.
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Schools
Students from nearby public schools, Camden High School and Forest Hill Family School, are a part of the Camden City School system. Both schools earned a C-minus grade from Niche. The Big Picture Learning Academy, Brimm Medical Arts High School, and Creative Arts Academy are three unique district programs housed on the high school site, which was rebuilt a few years ago. The neighborhood is also home to Rutgers-Camden. The university has a very healthy relationship with the community. “We are also focused on improving the infrastructure of the city itself, as demonstrated by the recently approved Cooper Street Gateway Project, an investment that will elevate the sense of community for faculty, students, and the community through the creation of a versatile space in which members of our campus community can host meetings and public events,” says Caroline Brobeil, a Rutgers senior public relations specialist.
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Parks
Residents of the neighborhood may easily access parks in a more natural setting thanks to Gateway's location in the center of the city. People congregate in Farnham Park, which is surrounded by trees and close to the Cooper River's banks in the nearby Parkside neighborhood, to bring their children to the playgrounds or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the paved trails shaded by trees that extend to the opposite side of the canal.
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Shopping and Dining
Many eateries and retail establishments along Haddon Avenue cater to the daily requirements of the locals. The Bell Rexall Pharmacy, which was founded in the 1930s, is still in operation today and offers prescription drugs and other necessities at its corner location. Its building is adorned with a distinctive orange and blue flag. Down the street, Donkey's Place has also been a longstanding neighborhood staple, challenging even Philadelphia's most well-known cheesesteak purveyors for the title of Best Philly Cheesesteak. Though everyone is free to have their own opinions, the late famous chef and author Anthony Bourdain said that Donkey's version of the cheesesteak, served with a circular Kaiser roll topped with poppy seeds and white American cheese, "might well" be better. Beyond its well-known cheesesteaks, Donkey's is a local tavern with a touch of nostalgia. It's the kind of place where residents go to enjoy a beer and some food at the bar, where wood-paneled walls are mostly concealed by colorful trinkets, vintage photographs, and novelty t-shirts.
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Events
Events-wise, the city of Camden has a robust events calendar and something is going on, whether it is an outdoor festival to a community education opportunity, almost daily.
Crime
The CAP Index crime score for the area is 8 out of 10, which is higher than the national average of 4.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patrick Gorman
Patrick Gorman
Keller Williams - Main Street
(856) 528-4483
471 Total Sales
19 in Gateway
$8K - $312K Price Range
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Patricia Settar
Patricia Settar
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox & Roach-Mullica Hill South
(640) 300-7079
607 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$90,000 Price
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Arthur Carr
Arthur Carr
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty - Washington Township
(856) 443-6150
124 Total Sales
2 in Gateway
$140K - $180K Price Range
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Jorge Matias
JM
Jorge Matias
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(347) 817-1381
15 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$135,000 Price
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Jose Arce
JA
Jose Arce
Responds QuicklyBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Maturo
(856) 263-4225
20 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$139,999 Price
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Kevin Wallace
Kevin Wallace
Responds QuicklyMLS Direct
(856) 409-7383
90 Total Sales
1 in Gateway
$125,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Cooper River Park
Farnham Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Judge Robert B. Johnson Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Bradley and Ormond Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Spruce Street Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Sheila L. Roberts Park/Cooper Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Gateway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 10 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gateway, Camden sell after 48 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Gateway, Camden over the last 12 months is $140,062, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$147,500
Median Single Family Price
$157,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Months of Supply
6.00
Median List Price
$157,750
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
241
Median Year Built
1908
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
688
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,217
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
435
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,152
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$26,950
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,153
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
69.8%
College Graduates
7.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.4%
% Population in Labor Force
41.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bergen Square
Progressing urban Camden neighborhood between the interstate and the waterfront
Lanning Square
Urban Camden neighborhood near Cooper Hospital and river where Walt Whitman lived
Liberty Park
A busy neighborhood of residential homes and small businesses
Marlton
An urban-suburban community on the edge of Pennsauken Township
Parkside
Close-in city suburb with a magnificent waterfront park
Centerville
Urban neighborhood undergoing revitalization alongside Camden's waterfront
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