Gone Green: Woodbury was the first American city to mandate recycling, bringing the concept to the local people and starting a trend that would spread to other towns and cities across the land. So, good on you Donald P. Sanderson, the then councilman and future mayor who passionately led the effort!
Aside from its history within the world of recycling, what can we say about Woodbury? Well, for a start, it's small, playing home to only a little over 10,000 people, and it is in Gloucester County to the south of Philadelphia
Gone Green: Woodbury was the first American city to mandate recycling, bringing the concept to the local people and starting a trend that would spread to other towns and cities across the land. So, good on you Donald P. Sanderson, the then councilman and future mayor who passionately led the effort!
Aside from its history within the world of recycling, what can we say about Woodbury? Well, for a start, it's small, playing home to only a little over 10,000 people, and it is in Gloucester County to the south of Philadelphia. Woodbury is obviously a great spot for anyone working in or around Philadelphia and its surrounding boroughs and, therefore, it's no surprise to learn that it's a city of professionals, service providers and office workers. On a more interesting note, this town is also the home of the Inspira Health Network and, even more interestingly, an important paleontological discovery was found there in 1787. Well, that's interesting -- if you like dinosaurs.
Moving to Woodbury
As mentioned, Woodbury is close to central Philadelphia, making it a good option for those looking to commute into the big city without having to pay the higher rental and buying prices in the City of Brotherly Love. Despite their small population that makes up Woodbury, there are more than 4,000 properties, with about a third of them being renter occupied. High-rises make up about 20% of the market share, so if you're looking for city apartments in Woodbury, you'll be sure to find a variety of good options. In particular, two-bedroom apartments are fairly common, but if you're looking for a house rental, you'll have a few options here as well.
Neighborhoods
Woodbury has several different neighborhoods, with the more expensive living situations generally residing in the eastern areas of the city, especially the northeast, due to its closeness to Philadelphia.
Gardenville Center/Westville Grove: Apartment rental prices here are generally the highest in the city, although they are still cheaper than other locations in New Jersey. The neighborhood is slightly more open than the others, with more houses and fewer blocks. There's also a river -- Big Timber Creek -- running along the neighborhood's eastern edge.
Almonesson/Blackwood Terrace: This area runs along the southeast of Woodbury, with above average rental prices for the region, although not oppressively so. You're going to find more family homes here, with large four- and five-bedroom houses dominating the largest neighborhood in the area. There's also a small lake -- Almonesson Lake -- and a few small parks in the center, which is great for summer.
City Center: City Center is, as you'd expect, pretty central, although slightly to the south of the city. Rental prices are low here, with a large proportion of studio and one-bedroom apartments in the area. There's also a vacancy rate of nearly 12%, meaning you won't have too much trouble finding a place to rent here, and at a good price, too. It's certainly a good spot if you're moving to the city for the first time without a family.
Colonial Manor: Over in the west corner of the city, you have Colonial Manor, where real estate prices are low, and rental prices are average. Vacancy rates are also low, so you might have a hard time finding somewhere here. However, if you can find your dream home, you're pretty well located close to Route 45, which stretches right up through the city and toward Philadelphia.
Living (and Walking) in Woodbury
The city is small -- only about two square miles -- so the walkability factor is high. Those looking for public transportation into Philadelphia can use the New Jersey Transit bus service, available at several locations. Driving is also easy, with several major routes, like Route 45, easily reachable.
