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 – Centerville’s main thoroughfare. “Camden has really brought a lot of life and jobs back to the community,” says Veronica Woods, a real estate advisor and investor with Daniel Woods Real Estate.
Prices of homes in Centerville range from $50,000 up to around $250,000.
Centerville streets are a part of Camden's safe corridors program.
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Rental communities and traditional rowhomes
About 85% of residents in Centerville are renters. In recent years, outdated public housing communities have been replaced by modern apartments and mixed-income townhome developments available for rent. Those looking to buy will find older rowhomes and twin homes built in the first half of the 20th century. Most homes feature brick exteriors, covered front porticos and narrow fenced-in backyards. Street parking is the norm for most homeowners. Prices range from around $50,000 for a two-bedroom rowhome in need of repair to about $215,000 for a four-bedroom twin 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. Centerville has a CAP Index Crime Score of 9 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. To combat crime in the community, the Camden County Police Department follows a Unity Policing Model to collaborate with residents, local businesses and government officials to promote safety.
Many of the areas in Centerville have had recent updates to the housing.
Freshly updated townhomes are a popular option for those moving to Centerville.
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Local bus and train service to Philadelphia
The New Jersey Transit provides local bus service to the community, and Route 453 stops along Ferry Avenue on its way from Camden’s Central Waterfront to the nearby Ferry Avenue Station. The Ferry Avenue Station is about a mile west of Centerville in Whitman Park and is served by the PATCO Speedline, which connects residents to Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s central business district, Center City, is just 5 miles northwest. Locals can easily access Interstate 676, which borders the neighborhood to the west. The Philadelphia International Airport is a 12-mile drive away.
Catch a ride to the city from Ferry Ave Station just outside of Centerville.
NJ Transit Buses have stops throughout Centerville.
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Students attend Camden City Public Schools
Students begin their education at Riletta Twyne Cream Elementary School, which serves prekindergarten through first grade. Kids in grades 2-8 go on to attend the Henry Braid Wilson Family School before moving on to Camden High School. All three schools earned a C-minus from Niche. The high school offers the district’s only pharmacy technician program, which partners with the local Bell Rexall Drugs to offer teens hands-on pharmaceutical experience to prepare them for future careers in health care.
Camden High School has roughly 400 students that attend classes.
Students in grade levels K through 8 are able to attend H.B. Wilson Elementary.
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Local favorites along Ferry Avenue
Restaurants and corner stores line Ferry Avenue, which bisects the neighborhood. Fu Hing Restaurant & Seafood Shack is a casual take-out spot serving authentic Chinese food, while the Progressive Democrat Club is an intimate lounge open long after sunset. Further north is Sophie’s Lounge, a neighborhood bar and grill known for its classic cocktails and small plates. Alex’s Bakery & Food Store serves Mexican dishes and sweet treats, and Aldi is about a mile east along Ferry Avenue.
Head to Sophie's Lounge for drinks in an upbeat bar setting.
Centerville residents can find all of their grocery needs at the local Aldi.
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Community park undergoing renovations
In the southwestern corner of the neighborhood is Staley Park, which has ballfields, basketball courts and a playground for kids to explore. The green space also has a lighted football field and is home to the Staley Park Panthers youth football team. Elijah Perry Park is currently closed for renovations and environmental clean-up. Preliminary assessments found elevated concentrations of metals and pollutants in the park, and renovations will resolve these environmental concerns. The city also plans to install new basketball courts, outdoor exercise equipment, a playground and a splash pad set to be completed in 2024. Across the street from the park is the Riletta L. Cream Ferry Avenue Branch Library, which hosts various programming for all ages.
Many of the parks in the Centerville area are currently undergoing renovations.
Head over to Cooper River Park to get some exercise.
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Festivities on the riverfront
Residents are just east of Camden’s Central Waterfront, where the city hosts various events. The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion is a popular concert spot, and Wiggins Waterfront Park hosts an annual Sunset Jazz Series.
Enjoy walks along the Delaware River at the nearby Camden Riverfront.
Centerville is only minutes from many of the attractions along the Camden Waterfront.
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Access to a full-service hospital
Centerville is less than 2 miles west of Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. The hospital has the only transplant and organ health program in South Jersey.
I-676 makes it easy for Centerville residents to get to nearby Camden and Philadelphia.
Head over to the Riletta Cream Library in Centerville to find your next favorite book.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,908
Median Age
31
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
35.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$18,095
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$28,410
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.5%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
48.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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