Less than 10 miles from Philadelphia, Ashland is a commuting suburb with easy access to the city’s transportation corridor. “It’s a prime location to commute from,” says Eliza Babcock, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Cherry Hill, who’s been selling homes in the area for nearly 15 years. Part of Cherry Hill Township and greater Camden County, the area also offers its own array of attractions outside of Philly. Many people here commute to Philly for work, which is home to 13 Fortune 500 companies in industries like healthcare and education. Closer to home, Camden County’s major employers include fields like finance and food service.
Less than 10 miles from Philadelphia, Ashland is a commuting suburb with easy access to the city’s transportation corridor.
Ashland is a quiet residential suburb located in Cherry Hill Township.
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Single-family homes below state and national medians
Cape Cods from the mid-1900s, as well as split-levels and colonials from the late-1900s are common here. Most homes have driveways, and some of the older homes have attached garages. Single-family homes tend to stay on the market for about a month and sell for a median of $400,000, which is below the national and state medians. “Homes here are priced lower than Haddonfield and areas closer to the city,” says Babcock. There are also townhouses and condos with a median of $160,000.
Homebuyers of Ashland can find traditional-style homes from the mid- to late-1900s.
Single-family homes in Ashland sell for a median of $400,000, below the national and state medians.
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Cherry Hill crime stats, opioid overdose prevention
According to New Jersey State Police’s Uniform Crime Reports, total crime in Cherry Hill Township increased by around 42% from 2021 to 2022. There has been a slight increase in total crime since 2018. According to Camden County's Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, fatal opioid overdoses dropped 37% in 2024. In the past 10 years, the county has created several initiatives to prevent overdoses, like installing Naloxone boxes at every county-owned building and providing free training sessions to the public.
Commuting on I-295, taking the subway
The Ashland train station provides a direct connection to Downtown Philadelphia. Commuters can take Interstate 295 to get to the city, or the New Jersey Turnpike to connect with Newark and Wilmington. Penn Medicine is less than 3 miles north, and Philadelphia International Airport is just 13 miles west.
Cherry Hill Public Schools earns an A-minus
Students are served by Cherry Hill Public Schools, which collectively earns an A-minus from Niche. Around 10,000 students attend 13 elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. Camden County College also has a campus less than 5 miles north.
Students of Ashland can attend Horace Mann Elementary School.
The student to teacher ratio at Cherry Hill High School East is 14:1 for Ashland Students.
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Hiking trails, local swim club
Within Ashland, the Bunker Hill Trails offer six paths through woodlands and wetlands. The Woodcrest Swim Club along Cranford Road has three pools, sports facilities and a playground. The Legacy Club also has an 18-hole golf course and a driving range. Other attractions around Camden County include Adventure Aquarium, Diggerland USA and the South Camden Theatre Company.
The Legacy Club has an 18-hole golf course and a driving range in Ashland.
Nature lovers of Ashland find themselves bird watching on the Bunker Hill Trails.
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Nearby shopping centers, local pizzeria
Just south of Ashland along Haddonfield-Berlin Road, there’s a shopping center with Target, ACME Markets and a movie theater. Closer to home, Woodcrest Shopping Center has an Indian grocery store and a post office. Vito’s Pizza has been a community staple for over 45 years.
For a quick lunch in Ashland, stop in Vito's Pizza for a slice or a cheesesteak.
Just south of Ashland along Haddonfield-Berlin Road are shopping centers with dining options.
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Annual events in Cherry Hill Township
Cherry Hill Township hosts several events throughout the year, including the Harvest Festival in October with free pumpkins, food trucks and live music. The town’s Winter Festival in December offers a local craft market and ice carving demos. There are also local art events likeincluding the Fall Photography Show, I Heart Art Youth Art Show and Jazz Night.
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