Pomona’s growth fueled by convenient location and housing variety
Pomona, located in the quickly growing township of Galloway, is a large residential community that’s home to about 8,200 residents. While not right on the shores of the Atlantic like other areas of the township, Pomona has garnered attention for its convenience. “It’s right next to Stockton University and one of the AtlantiCare medical campuses, which both transformed the municipality,” says Angela Desch, a Realtor with Keller Williams who’s been helping homebuyers in South Jersey for over 20 years. “You can find a good bit of land here, unlike some other parts of Atlantic County, and there’s a good mix of housing. Mainly, though, I think it’s about proximity. It’s in a great location.”
Mostly owner-occupied homes with a mix of older and new builds
Pomona is primarily a residential enclave, comprised of several distinct subdivisions and housing areas. Unlike the rest of Galloway, Pomona is filled almost entirely with single-family homes, and there’s a much higher percentage of owners versus renters. “Looking at the stats, the sales price hasn’t gone up a crazy amount, which is good considering the growth Galloway’s had,” Desch says. “A lot of investors will buy the older homes to rehab, but there’s plenty of new construction.” The older areas of the community have ranch-style homes and classic Cape Cods built in the mid-to-late 20th century. Large New Traditional properties began to spring up in 2000, and construction is ongoing. Older homes and small New Traditional builds sell between $220,000 and $380,000, while larger, newer properties sell for $400,000 to $540,000.
Certain developments in Pomona are lined with ranch homes.
Most of the homes in Pomona are within planned neighborhoods.
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Pomona residents enjoy trails, fishing and birdwatching
While Pomona is primarily residential, it’s surrounded by green spaces, allowing residents to enjoy quick access to outdoor recreation. Just outside Pomona are several sports fields and courts used by both the public and Stockton University. The university campus is anchored by Lake Fred, which has several fishing areas and is circled by different walking paths. Pomona, as part of Galloway, means that residents have a wealth of water nearby. “You’re so close to beaches, the marsh, waterways — recreation is very much water based,” Desch says. She notes that the marshlands, in areas like Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, are great for birdwatching.
Stop by The Exchange Food Hall for a quick bite for lunch in Pomona.
Casual dining and essentials are close to home
On the community’s west side are a few essential stops, such as Dollar Tree and CVS, as well as gas stations and independent business offices. Pomona has several locally owned restaurants scattered throughout, from the traditional American fare at Galloway Casual Dining to Celina's Mulberry Market & Grill, which serves fresh-pressed juice and is open from breakfast through dinner. Approximately 9 miles away in Egg Harbor Township is a large commercial area with big-box stores, national retailers and grocery stores.
Local schools offer magnet and dual-credit programs
Galloway Township Public Schools, which receives a C-plus from Niche, serves the community. The district provides education for kindergarten through eighth grade, and young kids may start at one of the four elementary schools in the district. Students move on to C-plus-rated Galloway Township Middle School before heading to B-plus-rated Absegami High, which is part of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District. Absegami offers magnet programs in subjects such as computer science and culinary arts, as well as dual-credit partnerships with several local colleges.
Galloway Township Middle School welcomes local students in grades seven and eight.
Students from Galloway attended Absegami High School, known for its academic programs.
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Pomona has direct access to the Atlantic City International Airport for a quick getaway.
Close to airport, hospital and key highways for easy travel
The community is bordered by the toll-controlled Garden State Parkway, which stretches from New Jersey’s southernmost point of Cape May and runs all the way to the New York state line. “The area is convenient to main roads, which is a plus. You’re maybe one hour from Philly and 40 minutes from Ocean City,” Desch says. Bus service is provided by NJ Transit, with stops on U.S. Route 30 and Pomona Road. Pomona is directly next to an AtlantiCare medical campus, as well as the Atlantic City International Airport, which services several major airlines.
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