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Industrial hub on the Delaware River
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 homes in the area for over 12 years. Philadelphia’s skyline stands tall on the opposite side of the river, and residents are just a 4-mile drive from its central business district in Center City.
At its core, the Central Waterfront is an industrial built around a port along the Delaware.
A crane awaits the next shipment of goods arriving at Camden's Central Waterfront port.
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Gated townhome community and rowhomes
While the industrial Port of Camden comprises most of the Central Waterfront, a gated townhome community sits in the northeastern corner of the neighborhood. The Royal Court subdivision features colonial-style townhomes with hardwood floors, updated kitchens and narrow fenced-in backyards with room for a small patio. Prices range from around $145,000 to $185,000. Further south, homebuyers will find traditional rowhomes ranging from about $65,000 for a property needing repairs to about $165,000 for a three-bedroom with recent renovations. First-time homebuyers may qualify for the City of Camden’s First Time Homebuyer’s Program, which offers applicants a one-time deferred loan of up to $14,999. Central Waterfront has a CAP Index Crime Score of 10 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The Camden County Police Department uses a Unity Policing Model to collaborate with residents, local businesses and government officials to discourage crime and promote safety in the community.
Modern townhomes comprise the Royal Court, a gated community in the Central Waterfront.
A row of townhomes within a gated community provides safety near the Central Waterfront.
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Riverfront parks, aquarium and amphitheaters
Wiggins Waterfront Park has a paved promenade that spans over a mile along the Delaware River. The path connects to the Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, where residents can cross over into Philadelphia. The Wiggins Park Marina is open to boaters from May to October, and the Wiggins Waterfront Riverstage hosts an annual Sunset Jazz Series each summer. The green space also has attractions such as the historic Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial and the Adventure Aquarium, home to everything from penguins to hippos. Next door is the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, which has an outdoor amphitheater and indoor theater where concerts are held throughout the year. In the southeastern corner of the neighborhood is 4th and Washington Park, which was completely renovated in 2019 and has basketball courts, a playground and a spray ground.
Adventure Aquarium is a well-know attraction along Camden's Central Waterfront.
Music fans gather at the gates of the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion to see live music.
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Proximity to the city’s universities
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend Cooper’s Poynt Family School, while teens attend the nearby Camden High School. Both schools earned a C-minus from Niche. The national non-profit Jobs for America’s Graduates works with the high school to keep at-risk students enrolled through graduation, pursue post-secondary education and find entry-level jobs. The high school also has several four-year magnet programs, including the Dr. Charles E. Brimm Medical School. The neighborhood is home to the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Rutgers University–Camden is just a mile north. “Rutgers–Camden will continue to be deeply committed to the City of Camden, seeking to develop programs for the good of the greater community in various areas,” says Caroline Brobeil, the Senior Public Relations for the university.
Cooper's Poynt Elementary School is part of the Camden School District.
Students can continue their education into Camden High School.
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Festivals on the waterfront
The city hosts various events on the Central Waterfront, including an annual Fourth of July celebration. The festivities include live music, food trucks and a dazzling firework show that lights up the Philadelphia skyline.
Interstate 676 and PATCO bus connect locals to Philly
The Delaware river separates the Central Waterfront from Philadelphia. Interstate 676 is just north of the neighborhood, and residents can easily drive 4 miles east across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Center City, Philadelphia’s central business district. The New Jersey Transit provides local bus service to the community, and Route 452 makes several stops along Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Across from the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is the Waterfront Entertainment Center station, the southernmost station on the New Jersey Transit’s River Line. The rail line connects the cities of Camden and Trenton, making several stops along the way. The Philadelphia International Airport is a 12-mile drive from residents.
I-676 takes travelers from Camden's Central Waterfront across the Ben Franklin Bridge.
NJ Transit's bus system is a popular way for Central Waterfront residents to get around Camden.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Camden
The Central Waterfront is largely industrial, meaning that residents travel about a mile north to downtown Camden for shopping and dining. The Victor is an innovative multi-use development in the historic Nipper Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the former headquarters of the recording company RCA Victor. A variety of flavors are available at Market Street Pizzeria & Italian Bistro and Victor’s Pub, a cozy tavern known for its classic cocktails and pub grub. Local grocers such as Market Gourmet sell the essentials, and Aldi is less than 3 miles east.
Market Street Pizzeria id a popular lunch option along Camden's Central Waterfront.
Central Waterfront's Victor's Pub in the Victor Buildings is a fun and friendly place to gather.
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Nearby hospital and industrial centers
Residents are less than a mile west of Cooper University Hospital. The teaching hospital boasts the only Level I trauma center in South Jersey and the only Level II pediatric trauma center in the Delaware Valley. The neighborhood is also home to the headquarters for the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex and New Jersey American Water. Air quality has historically been a concern along Camden’s waterfront, and the city launched the Camden County Air Quality Committee in 2024 to reduce the level of contaminants in the area. The committee launched in response to the American Lung Association’s 2024 State of the Air report, which gave Camden County a C for ground-level ozone pollution.
Copper Medical center is a nationally-recognized healthcare center based in Camden.
The Philadelphia 76ers have a training center along Camden's Central Waterfront.
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Parks in this Area
Roosevelt Plaza Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
Boating
Picnic Area
Trails
Wiggins Waterfront Park
Boating
Trails
Events
Michael J. Doyle Fishing Pier
3rd & Kaighn Park and Neighborhood Center
Basketball
Playground
Community Center
4th & Washington Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
25 min drive
Subway
Entertainment Center
Bus
Ferry Ave & Mechanic St
Bus
Mlk Blvd 150' E Of Front St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Waterfront
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
10
4
Robbery
10
4
Burglary
9
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
9
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Central Waterfront Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Waterfront, Camden sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Waterfront, Camden over the last 12 months is $170,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom townhouse is located in one of Camden's few gated communities. It features fresh paint, new laminated wood flooring, a stylish new backsplash, and a quartz countertop with soft-close drawers in the kitchen. The bathrooms have been updated with new vanities, and there’s a convenient laundry hookup on the second floor. A brand-new roof has also been installed.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
810
Median Age
59
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$14,563
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$31,448
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
54.2%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.8%
% Population in Labor Force
54.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 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.
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