Neighborhoods in Camden, NJ

Situated on the Delaware River's banks, opposite Center City Philadelphia, Cooper Grant in Camden is a scaled-down replica of the former American capital, replete with waterfront parks and historic structures ideal for leisurely strolls on Sundays or weekend excursions. Locals from all over the Philadelphia metro region come to this Camden

At the end of East Camden in the Rosedale neighborhood, the historic city across the river from Philadelphia transforms into more of a suburb, bookending the urban environment and industrial developments stemming from the port of Camden. Rosedale is the ideal neighborhood for commuters searching for an affordable place to live. It is roughly

The urban residential neighborhood of Stockton sits on the edge of Camden City, bordering Pennsauken Township and sharing amenities like grocery stores and popular restaurants. Located about 6 miles from Center City Philadelphia and 3 miles from community events and scenic views at Wiggins Waterfront Park, Stockton offers densely populated,

Just minutes away from Gateway Park’s scenic walking trails and within commuting distance to the busy streets of Philadelphia, a more suburban landscape starts emerging in the residential neighborhood of Marlton. “The farther east you get of Camden, the more colonial and suburban it gets,” says Luis Ortiz, a local Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

The Central Waterfront is Camden’s main commercial and entertainment district. Industrial centers, waterfront attractions and residential streets sit alongside the Delaware River. “It’s slowly rebuilding itself. A lot of investors are coming in and rehabbing the homes,” says Carol Terrell, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has been selling

One of East Camden’s most historic neighborhoods, Cramer Hill sits along the Delaware River, a skip from downtown Camden and a hop over from Philadelphia. Just beyond what’s known as the gateway into South Jersey, Cramer Hill marks where Camden’s suburbs start emerging. The neighborhood’s namesake, Alfred Cramer, began to form the community in the

Former home of the famed poet, Walt Whitman, Lanning Square is wedged between a commercial boom in Downtown Camden and restorative developments at the waterfront. Although the immediate neighborhood has a troubled reputation, employment opportunities at Cooper University Hospital and the retail sections surrounding nearby Rutgers University Camden

Located just minutes from Downtown Camden and 5 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City, Dudley is home to a range of eateries serving cuisine from around the globe and local businesses like barbershops and mini-marts. The community derives its name from Thomas Haines Dudley, a mid-19th-century lawyer appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as a

The Parkside area is the best place to go if you want to see one of Camden's largest parks. Overlooking the Interstate 676 and Route 30 gateway intersection, Parkside is located along the Cooper River and features a tranquil city area bordering the riverside Farnham Park. Parkside is far more natural, with acres of mostly untouched open space and

Morgan Village in Camden, New Jersey, is a neighborhood characterized by its low-slung red brick row houses arranged in a typical city grid pattern. Located at the intersection of Interstate 676 and Morgan Street, the area is notable for its proximity to the Port of Camden, with some warehouses and a truck terminal nearby. The neighborhood offers

Brushing Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s aquatic border, North Camden serves as a gateway to Center City. The Delaware River encircles half of this small neighborhood, while the Cooper River runs through its east side like an artery. Beautiful views combined with development projects in the works are bringing enthusiasm to an area that 8,000 people

Fairview, a small community of about 1,000 homes in Haddon Township, began life as a federally funded, planned community built during World War I to house shipbuilders and their families. Inspired by the 20th-century garden city movement, this 225-acre Camden County village is encircled almost entirely by Newton Creek, with blocks of homes looped

Centerville is an urban neighborhood on the southern edge of the City of Camden. The community has historically struggled with urban blight and vacancy, but the city is working to improve conditions in the area with the redevelopment of public housing, ongoing park renovations and the development of a commercial corridor along Ferry Avenue –

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

Liberty Park is an urban neighborhood in central Camden across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The community is bordered to the west by Interstate 676 and to the east by Black Horse Pike. It is a busy, working-class community of rowhouses, multi-family homes and commercial businesses. Like most of Camden, the area has experienced its share

The city's Waterfront South sector lies beneath the center of Camden's port and a developing entertainment district. It is primarily an industrial region with a tiny residential area between the water and Interstate 676. “The neighborhood has mostly turn-of-the-century homes,” says Fred Mitchell of ARC Real Estate. “It’s very old — very historic.”

Whitman Park is an urban neighborhood at the forefront of Camden’s revitalization efforts. “It’s slowly rebuilding itself. A lot of investors are coming in and rehabbing the homes,” says Carol Terrell, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty who has been selling homes in the area for over 12 years. Recent redevelopment efforts include remodeled

A small, but mighty community between the Waterfront district and Interstate 676, Bergen Square has made strides to improve the lives of its residents. “We want the community to be as comfortable and feel as much love as possible,” says Valerie Cooke, a volunteer at The Neighborhood Center. “We host a community baby shower every year for expecting

Amid a transformation that’s improved its fortunes, Downtown Camden is an example of how a former manufacturing city can grow and adapt in the 21st century. Situated along the Delaware River across from the vibrant streets of Philadelphia, mid-rise buildings and the Central Waterfront District form a gateway into New Jersey via Interstate 676.