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My husband and I are currently living in Monmouth county, but we'd like a larger house and we can't afford it here. He works at McGuire AFB and I am looking for a job in the Philadelphia area. We have three large dogs, so a big, private yard is our biggest priority. My husband would be willing to commute up to an hour, since that's what he does now. We want to buy, and our budget is around 300,000-315,000, depending on taxes. We have a young child, so a good school district is important. I don't know much about the Philly suburbs, so I'd love any input.
My husband and I are currently living in Monmouth county, but we'd like a larger house and we can't afford it here. He works at McGuire AFB and I am looking for a job in the Philadelphia area. We have three large dogs, so a big, private yard is our biggest priority. My husband would be willing to commute up to an hour, since that's what he does now. We want to buy, and our budget is around 300,000-315,000, depending on taxes. We have a young child, so a good school district is important. I don't know much about the Philly suburbs, so I'd love any input.
Thank you so much!
I would start with Delran and Cinnaminson. Both are on the Rt 130 corridor, not that far from McGuire and the schools are pretty good in both towns. Very close to NE Philly too, but that doesn't seem to be among your needs. Then I would say Mt. Laurel, Evesham (Marlton) and Voorhees. These three are on the Rt 73 corridor near exit 4 of the Turnpike and exit 36 of 295, although 73 can get quite congested during the rush hours, which is why I mentioned the others on the Rt 130 corridor first.
I would start with Delran and Cinnaminson. Both are on the Rt 130 corridor, not that far from McGuire and the schools are pretty good in both towns. Very close to NE Philly too, but that doesn't seem to be among your needs. Then I would say Mt. Laurel, Evesham (Marlton) and Voorhees. These three are on the Rt 73 corridor near exit 4 of the Turnpike and exit 36 of 295, although 73 can get quite congested during the rush hours, which is why I mentioned the others on the Rt 130 corridor first.
I agree with what's been put up so far. Another option would be Medford/Tabernacle/Shamong. These are all closer to the base with easier access, but it is a little further to Philly. They are all more rural and open areas and have great school systems.
Another option may be the Bordentown area, it's close to the base, has decent schools and there is access to commuter trains to get to Philly (either the Riverline in Bordentown itself or SEPTA in Trenton).
Thank you for the great suggestions! We drove down Rt. 130 yesterday, through Delran, and we noticed it was close to Willingboro, which I've heard is not a particularly nice area. Does this impact Delran very much? Granted we only saw what was directly off 130 which is never a good indicator.
I am looking for a teaching job in the area as well, but I don't know how much success I'll have. I'm certified to teach history, and it seems like not many schools are hiring history teachers, unfortunately. I was hoping, perhaps, Philadelphia would be opening charter schools like I've seen in Newark and other places. My mother-in-law told us to look in Pennsylvania (for a house) as well. I know that is a different forum (and I'll probably post a question there as well), but are there any benefits to living in New Jersey over Pennsylvania?
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Then look at Cinnaminson. Really though, Willingboro has no effect on Delran. Delran is immensely safe
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Thank you for the great suggestions! We drove down Rt. 130 yesterday, through Delran, and we noticed it was close to Willingboro, which I've heard is not a particularly nice area. Does this impact Delran very much? Granted we only saw what was directly off 130 which is never a good indicator.
I am looking for a teaching job in the area as well, but I don't know how much success I'll have. I'm certified to teach history, and it seems like not many schools are hiring history teachers, unfortunately. I was hoping, perhaps, Philadelphia would be opening charter schools like I've seen in Newark and other places. My mother-in-law told us to look in Pennsylvania (for a house) as well. I know that is a different forum (and I'll probably post a question there as well), but are there any benefits to living in New Jersey over Pennsylvania?
Then look at Cinnaminson. Really though, Willingboro has no effect on Delran. Delran is immensely safe
Oh, I'm sure, I was just asking. It's funny, we were actually quite excited because there's an exotic bird supply store right off Rt. 130 in Delran, and we own a macaw. It would be nice not to have to order everything!
Oh, I'm sure, I was just asking. It's funny, we were actually quite excited because there's an exotic bird supply store right off Rt. 130 in Delran, and we own a macaw. It would be nice not to have to order everything!
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Thank you for the great suggestions! We drove down Rt. 130 yesterday, through Delran, and we noticed it was close to Willingboro, which I've heard is not a particularly nice area. Does this impact Delran very much? Granted we only saw what was directly off 130 which is never a good indicator.
I am looking for a teaching job in the area as well, but I don't know how much success I'll have. I'm certified to teach history, and it seems like not many schools are hiring history teachers, unfortunately. I was hoping, perhaps, Philadelphia would be opening charter schools like I've seen in Newark and other places. My mother-in-law told us to look in Pennsylvania (for a house) as well. I know that is a different forum (and I'll probably post a question there as well), but are there any benefits to living in New Jersey over Pennsylvania?
Living in PA would not be optimum with a job at McGuire, particularly if the weather is bad.
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