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Tucked south, under the Philadelphia/Camdem metropolitan area, Glouchester County offers a surprisingly rural/suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban cultural, business, sports, and recreational features. The County's slogan is, "Far Away From It All," signifying how rural and suburban the county's communities are.even though they have quick access to major metropolitan areas.
Washington Township is the county's largest township. With 48,500 population, Washington Township is over 25% of the county's population, among 24 total municipalities. The township covers 22½ square miles, and it traditionally wins recognition for its top-ranked municipal services. Property taxes, on the other hand, tend to be in the moderate grouping. Washington Township has the highest net worth in the county, at $2.5 billion.
Commercial real estate opportunities are closely tied to the towns spread evenly throughout the county. The City of Woodbury is the County Seat, and it is the central business district of the county. Hosting a self-proclaimed .diverse white collar. working environment, over 20,000 professionals come to Woodbury to work each day. Woodbury is located 7 miles from Center City Philadelphia, and 25 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport. Woodbury is also host to the county's largest employer, Underwood Memorial Hospital. Woodbury.s Historic Preservation Commission is very active, and the Historic District was established in 1977.
Out in the center of the county, communities like Mantua Township offer exciting opportunities for first-time home buyers for both suburban and rural settings. Mantua, covering 20 square miles, is a geographic hub focal point, with extremely convenient access to Highways 295, 55, 322, and the New Jersey Turnpike. Just 20 minutes from Philadelphia, Mantua
Historic properties throughout the county offer both home sales and investment potential. For example, in Deptford Township, a hot air balloon is the township's logo. In 1793 Jean Pierre Blanchard left Philadelphia before an audience that included President George Washington, in America's first aerial flight. Blanchard traveled 15 miles in about 46 minutes, landing in a Deptford field. Today, a hot air balloon adorns everything from the township's stationary to municipal signs and the township's water tower.
Luxury homes are located in idyllic communities tucked away throughout the county. Farms with prime acreage are sprinkled throughout the county. Town houses, condominiums, and apartment living are generally available, but are subject to unique local market conditions. The county's location, within easy access of New York City, Atlantic City, the Jersey and Delaware shores, and Philadelphia, has created an attractive environment for active adults and over-55 lifestyle communities and organizations.
Gloucester County is indeed "Far Away From It All;" but it's also close enough to enjoy it all.
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