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Living in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Golden Triangle
Beautiful Tree-Lined Streets of Cherry Hill
Cherry Mall
Cherry Hill, Harvest Festival
Halloween Hustle, 5K Run/Walk
LookyLOO Review of Living in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill is one of South Jersey’s most recognized suburbs, known for its strong schools and easy access to both Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore. It's over 24 square miles and has a wide range of neighborhoods, from 1950s ranch-style developments to modern luxury homes.
Residents get the convenience of suburban retail (yes, the famous Cherry Hill Mall), and a short commute over the Ben Franklin Bridge into Center City/Philadelphia. It’s an established community that continues to evolve, attracting both families and professionals looking for more space than they’d find in Philly.
Lifestyle in Cherry Hill
Life in Cherry Hill is all about suburban comfort, but with simple access to urban options in Philly just a short drive or train ride away. Cherry Hill has over 50 parks and recreational spaces across its 24 square miles and a huge youth sports scene, so families can keep their kiddos outdoors and playing year-round. It also has a surprisingly diverse restaurant scene that reflects the area’s multicultural community.
Shopping is plentiful, from big-box retailers to independent shops, both as part of Cherry Hill Mall and in stand-alone locations. Locals take day trips to Philadelphia’s museums or Ocean City for the beach. It’s a “drive to what you need” or a "train-ride to what you need" suburb, but many neighborhoods have walkable pockets near schools, or churches/synagogues, or if they have a small commercial area.
To see what locals do for fun, check out the Cherry Hill Calendar of Events.
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Worklife in Cherry Hill
Golden Triangle
Most residents commute to jobs in Philadelphia, Camden, or other parts of South Jersey. Routes like I-295, Route 70, and the NJ Turnpike provide quick access in multiple directions, while PATCO Speedline service from nearby Haddonfield offers an easy rail option to Center City in Philly.
Local employment hubs include healthcare, education, retail, and professional services. Remote work is increasingly popular here, with many residents setting up home offices or taking advantage of coworking spaces like Signature Workspace at Cherry Hill Mall.
Schools in Cherry Hill
The Cherry Hill Public School District is highly regarded, with Cherry Hill High School East and Cherry Hill High School West consistently performing above state averages. The District scores an "A-" on niche.com, receiving an "A" for Academics and an "A+" for College Prep. There are schools on the East and West sides of Cherry Hill, be residents can choose any of the schools to attend.
The area also has several private schools and religious academies in the area, a short drive from anywhere in Cherry Hill.
Reviews of Living in Cherry Hill, NJ from Locals
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I don't live in Cherry Hill but I spend a lot of time there so I feel semi-qualified to give you an experienced "outsider's" perspective.
Pros:
For a large suburb of Philadelphia, Cherry Hill actually has a lot of parks and green space. You say you work from home and have a dog, so I assume this would be important to you.
Shopping: Cherry Hill Mall is one of the few malls in the area that isn't dead or dying, I'm guessing at least in part because there is still enough money there that shopping remains a recreational activity for some people.
Food: Tons of decent restaurants from diners to pubs to some very good Asian.
Asian community: if this is important to you, you'll find a bigger Asian community than anywhere else in South Jersey.
A really good farm market (Springdale Market) that offers seasonal produce grown both on- and off-premises and a very old-school bakery.
Another poster mentioned nearby towns (Haddonfield, Westmont, Collingswood) with PATCO trains to Philly, but failed to mention that Cherry Hill also has a PATCO station with much better parking than any of the aforementioned towns. The train takes you right into Center City/Chinatown/The Gayborhood.
Cons:
Cherry Hill is notoriously expensive. I never priced out living there, but I think $2,500 a month is barely going to get you a decent apartment/condo, let alone a house.
Other than the extensive parks, Cherry Hill is not very walkable and doesn't have a downtown. It lacks the charm of some older, smaller nearby towns that actually have a town center.
For more reviews of what living in Cherry Hill is like from locals, check out The Reviews.
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Barclay Neighborhood
Families, long-term residents
The Vibe: Classic Cherry Hill neighborhood with large colonial and split-level homes from the 1960s–70s. Known for tree-lined streets and community swim clubs. And added bonus is its proximity to Barclay Farmstead, a historic site and park.
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Median Home Price: ~$525,000.
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