Set deep into the Pinelands of Hamilton Township, Mizpah is a secluded community located 24 miles west of Atlantic City. A New York firm of cloakmakers purchased 1.5 acres of land and established Mizpah as a Russian-Jewish colony in 1892. The original commune held a train station, clothing factory, synagogue and about 30 houses for the 100 people who moved here for work. By 1910, the clothing workshops and many of the residents moved away due to financial troubles. The Mizpah synagogue closed around 1914. The neighborhood today maintains its private, rural appeal, with only a few businesses and homes among the area’s 1.63 square miles. “It’s stayed about the same over the years,” says Joe Jacobs, who’s been running Bertuzzi's Market with his wife for over 55 years. “We’re in the Pinelands, so the growth is restricted.”
Mizpah is a small town in the middle of the Pinelands in Hamilton Township.
Small groups of houses in Mizpah make for tight knit communities.
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Taking a break in Rose Quarterman Memorial Park
Rose Quarterman Memorial Park, in the neighborhood's center, is a large, open green space with benches shaded by mature pine and oak trees. Three miles west, Buena Vista Country Club has an 18-hole golf course. Lake Lenape Park, located 5 miles east, offers opportunities for kayaking, fishing and camping. Those looking for an indoor attraction can go roller skating at Young’s Skating Center, which is right next to Lake Lenape. Atlantic City’s beaches and amenities are also just over 20 miles east.
Relax in the shade after work at Rose Quarterman Memorial Park in Mizpah.
Paddleboard out on the lake with friends at Lake Lenape Park.
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Ranch-style homes from the $200,000s
Homes in Mizpah sit on large lots ranging from 1 to 5 acres secluded by the dense Pinelands of South Jersey. Ranch-style houses built primarily between the early- to mid-20th-century are spaced far enough apart to give more privacy than properties in surrounding areas. “We’re very rural,” says Jacobs. “We got farms and woods here, there’s not much social activity.” Homes usually range from two to four bedrooms and sell for $200,000 to $400,000.
Most of the Mizpah home options are modest, often only having 3 bedrooms or less.
Many of the homes in Mizpah have solar panels to assist in energy production.
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Dining along Route 40
Along U.S. Route 40, Rick’s Backyard BBQ is open from May to November with eats ranging from ribs to blue crabs. Jonesy's is a local cocktail bar that’s open late. Francisco’s Express is nearby and serves pizza and Italian entrees. Three miles south, Bertuzzi's Market is a local farmers’ market open from March to November with homegrown produce and freshly baked goods. “The soil here is very good,” says Jacobs. “We have probably the best produce you can get in the country as far as flavor.” The closest supermarkets are ShopRite and ACME Market located 7 miles west in Vineland.
Grab some fresh produce on your way home from Bertuzzi's Market in Mizpah.
Enjoy a drink at happy hour at the bar in Villa Fazzolari near Mizpah.
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CTE Programs at Absegami High
Students may start at George L. Hess Educational, which gets a C-plus from Niche, before going to William Davies Middle, which earns a C. Absegami High earns an A-minus and offers career and technical education programs in fields like carpentry and culinary arts.
Absegami High School's A- rating from Niche makes it one of the highest rated in the county.
William Davies Middle School has a great student teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
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Commuting to Atlantic City, Philadelphia and Wilmington
Because of its rural nature, the area is car-dependent. U.S. Route 40 borders the south end of Mizpah and connects residents to Atlantic City, 23 miles east, and to Atlantic City International Airport, 15 miles away. Commuters can drive 37 miles north to Philadelphia and 42 miles west to Wilmington.
Use Route 40 from Mizpah to travel to nearby Vineland or Atlantic City.
Some of the homeowners in Mizpah live along the main thoroughfare, Route 40.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
409
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,710
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,682
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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