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Gateway is a mix of industrial and residential spaces in Camden
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, the Cambell's Soup Company 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. 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.
Gateway features large single homes, including this foursquare sitting alongside a twin.
These twin homes in Gateway feature ornate crown moulding with ornamentation.
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Homes
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 main residential section of the community covers only half of the neighborhood
A variety of rowhomes line the streets in the Gateway neighborhood of Camden County.
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Moving through the Camden City School district
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.
Forest Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Camden, NJ.
The student-teacher ratio of Camden High School is 11-1 according to Niche.
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Farnham Park and playgrounds in nearby Parkside
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.
Farnham Park is a fun Gateway attraction on the banks of the Cooper River.
It's not unusual to see college and high school crew teams rowing at Cooper River Park.
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Historic pharmacy and tavern serve daily neighborhood needs
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. 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.
Bell Pharmacy is a community leader in revitalizing Gateway one storefront as at a time.
Donkey's Place is a well-known cheesesteak shop in Gateway once visited by Anthony Bourdain.
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Campbell’s and Subaru anchor the neighborhood’s business scene
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.
The Campbell Soup Company has been a major employer in Gateway since 1869.
Friends in Gateway meet at Supreme Clientele Barbershop to chat and relax.
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Commutes to downtown and the neighborhood's crime score
The community is considered somewhat walkable. Interstate 626 runs along the western edge. Downtown Camden is about a mile away.
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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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Gateway
US
Homicide
7
4
Sexual Assault
8
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
9
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Gateway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Gateway, Camden sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Gateway, Camden over the last 12 months is $108,750, down 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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