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Township across the river from Philadelphia
Upper Pennsauken Township offers a unique mix of industrial centers, residential streets and lush green spaces tucked alongside the Delaware River – just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Philadelphia. “Pennsauken has been a hot spot for the past couple of years. I know at one point, average home value growth hit 18%,” says Sara Gladden, a real estate agent with The Property Alliance who has been selling homes in the area for over three years. “A lot of that is because of what happened with COVID. People left Philadelphia and New York City and went to the suburbs. Compared to some of the other townships, the taxes are more affordable, which in New Jersey is a big deal.” The community is just south of New Jersey Route 90 and the Betsy Ross Bridge, which provides easy commutes into Philadelphia. “It’s a good mix of people who commute and people who are based in New Jersey,” Gladden says. Besides its waterfront location, Upper Pennsauken Township has a vibrant commercial corridor along Westfield Avenue – a popular spot for a night out on the town.
20th-century homes and new construction
Further from its waterfront industrial centers, Upper Pennsauken Township consists of gridded, residential streets – many of which do not have sidewalks. Colonial Revivals sit alongside traditional Cape Cod-style homes and charming bungalows with columned front porches. While some homes feature attached garages, driveways leading past the house to detached garages are the norm. Prices for single-family homes range from around $200,000 for a two-bedroom bungalow to about $330,000 for a four-bedroom Colonial Revival. New construction includes four-bedroom new traditional homes selling for about $450,000. Several townhome communities are in the southwestern corner of the neighborhood, with prices ranging from around $160,000 to $250,000. “People who are from Pennsauken can’t believe the prices, and people from these bigger cities also can’t believe it,” Gladden says.
A diversity of flavors along Westfield Avenue
Westfield Avenue bisects Upper Pennsauken Township and is the community’s main commercial corridor. The thoroughfare hosts a variety of flavors, including casual spots like the Dominican-inspired Miguelina’s Bakery. Local favorites for dining include Montegrillo Cucina Italiana and La Cocina Latin Cuisine, a Caribbean restaurant serving family-style dishes. “La Cucina is really popular. Someone who used to work in my brokerage actually owns that. He’s really active in the town, so people really support him,” Gladden says. Neighbors gather at Bobby Ray’s Pennsauken Tavern long after sunset for classic cocktails and Friday night karaoke. “That’s kind of the neighborhood watering hole,” Gladden says. Corner stores like The Bodega 856 sell the necessities, and Save A Lot is less than a mile southwest.
Low student-teacher ratio in Pennsauken public schools
The Pennsauken Township Board of Education School District earned a C from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. The district offers free prekindergarten at the Baldwin Early Childhood Learning Center. Students begin their education at Delair Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through third grade. Older kids attend Pennsauken Intermediate School for fourth and fifth grade before moving on to Howard M. Phifer Middle School. All three schools earned a C from Niche. Teens attend the B-minus-rated Pennsauken High School. The high school’s career and technical education programs offer students hands-on experience in fields such as automotive technology, culinary arts and music production. Private school options include St. Cecilia School, a Catholic school serving kindergarten through eighth grade.
Fishing pond, nature trails and skatepark
Several green spaces sit along the Delaware River and the New Jersey Transit train tracks. Delaware Gardens Park has two ballfields, a soccer field and a paved walking path for outdoor exercisers. Further east along the waterfront is Tippin’s Pond, which has a small fishing dock where locals can catch largemouth bass. The Nature Walk at Fish House Cove is on the other side of the train tracks and spans about a quarter mile through the marshes. The paved path leads to the Heritage Park Boardwalk, which offers panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline. Across the street from the pond is the Pennsauken Municipal Pool and the Pennsauken Skate Zone, an indoor ice rink that’s open year-round. Next door at the Pennsauken Skate Park, residents can practice their tricks on ramps, rails and more. The Pennsauken Free Public Library offers a variety of programming, ranging from ESL classes to book clubs. The library also collaborates with the Pennsauken Community Garden, which is just behind the building.
Events at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex
The township hosts various events at the Pennsauken Community Recreation Complex, located along Westfield Avenue and undergoing renovations. It is set to reopen in 2025. The town plans to construct a small outdoor amphitheater to host concerts and theatrical performances at the community center. Annual festivities include the Pennsauken Fall Festival, which features amusement rides, hayrides and a vendor’s row where residents can shop local.
NJ Transit provides bus and light rail service
Upper Pennsauken Township is just north of U.S. Route 130. The thoroughfare connects to New Jersey Route 90 and provides easy access to Center City Philadelphia—the city’s central business district—which is about a 10-mile drive southwest across the Betsy Ross Bridge. The New Jersey Transit provides local bus service to the community, with stops along the neighborhood’s main streets. In the northwestern corner of the neighborhood is the 36th Street station, a light rail station on the New Jersey Transit’s River Line. The train travels north to the Pennsauken Transit Center, among other places. The Philadelphia International Airport is about a 20-mile drive from residents.
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Parks in this Area
Wellwood Park
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
28 min drive
Subway
36Th Street
Bus
Us-130 & Bethel Rd
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River Rd & Tinsman Ave
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Westfield Ave & Norwood Ave
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Us-130 & 45th St
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River Rd & 37th St
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Cove Rd & Wayne Ave
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Westfield Ave & Cove Rd
Upper Pennsauken Township Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Upper Pennsauken Township, Pennsauken sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Upper Pennsauken Township, Pennsauken over the last 12 months is $410,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
11,220
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,794
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,297
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
19.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.8%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
27°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
15''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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