Is Vineland really bad? (Franklin: for sale, apartments, crime)

[nsa162]

I've read alot about Vineland on this forum and it seems that the general consensus is that it should be avoided. Is it really so bad? The City-data numbers dont really reflect it as being that bad. Are there good parts to Vineland? Ive seen so many nice houses for sale on the market.Any help would be appreciated.

[JerzBoy]

I believe the far eastern part of Vineland is nice. Stay away from downtown - I work there sometimes and it is a dump.

[shannybannany]

I have a book on New Jersey (Sorry it's packed up right now, we are moving) but it stated that Vineland had a the most trailer parks per capita in the state. This book was published last year so I would think the data is still pretty fresh.

Nothing against any of you living in a trailer but not for me.

Good Luck!

Shanny

[CrabbyLady]

If you have kids, stay away. The schools are awful. I should know - I work in one.

[ametzger623]

I grew up in Franklin Twp. which is only about 5-7 miles away from where I live now in E Vineland. In Fact, Vineland and Franlklin Twp. border each other. Franklin Twp is an extremely nice place to live; however taxes are very expensive. East Vineland is just as nice as Franklin Twp. Farm fields, no traffic, nearby businesses that are very nice. I hardly ever have to travel to the other side of town for anything. I think it is a very nice place to live. Like someone said before, though, the schools aren't great...I work in the schools too, and I think that is true of the High School, but there are some really good schools, too. Like Mennies Elementary and Petway Elementary, Rossi Middle School, and more. As far as the mobile homes go....It is against the law in NJ to put a mobile home on a peice of land....It must be in a park. We do have a few, but most are 55+ communities. So look into that more. All in All ...Any part of Vineland, with the exception of Center City, is a nice place to live.

[skater86]

Coming from the experience of someone who has only ever lived in Vineland, and in this same house their entire life:

Vineland is certainly safer than millville. I would NEVER live in the 08360. Only the 08361. 08361's boarder is Main rd. Most commonly known intersection is that near Acme and Burger King, Chestnut Ave and Main Rd. East Vineland is a wonderful place to live. Might be slightly loaded with farmland depending on where in East Vineland you choose. I think the best area to live in East Vineland is anything off of Dante, magnolia rd, or hance bridge rd. There are many beautiful homes out there, and sometimes you can find a huge brand new home for cheap. Right now they are building homes at the intersection of Spring Rd and Lincoln Rd. They are beautiful and a great size. I believe they are going for $225-$265k. Taxes here are a killer. We have a 3000 square foot home, and pay about $8000 in taxes.
The majority of crime here is in 08360, or Vineland City downtown. If you live in the 08361, when you call the police they will be at your door within 2 minutes. When you live in 08360..... it's a different story. Never go anywhere near 6th, 7th, or 8th streets. While it does NOT happen daily, that area is known for Gang activity, shootings, and stabbings. Things rarely happen in my area of 08361. We all have alarm systems and as soon as someone even gets close they back off. It really is a beautiful area as long as you pick your place. I actually don't live far from the 08360/1 boarder... but I love my neighborhood. Only complaint is no sidewalks.

Me, I hate setting foot into millville. It's so dirty and ghetto and the majority of the houses are old. There is a lot of gang and drug activity in most neighborhoods of millville. The majority of the gang activity in Vineland happens in 08360 and is around the apartments near East and West Avenues.

The malls aren't bad although I would keep away from them on friday and saturday nights. Too many kids, gangs, and fights. Sunday through Thursday is generally peaceful, although the mall is small.

As far as schooling goes, I strongly recommend Cumberland Christian School. All of the kids there are very pleasant and I have never met a single one that did drugs. Vineland High school is a very scary place. Aside from being un-airconditioned, the cameras they have are inadequate, and many fights are gone un-noticed. Kids carry weapons to school, sometimes including drugs. Heroine and "X" are the main choices aside from Marijuana the last 5 years. I Know this fact due to speaking with many many kids at my job, as well as friends who are teachers. To me it is a bunch of low-lives. There is also Sacred Heart. I'm sure the grade school is nice, but the high school is similar with drugs. St Mary's grade school has been said to be an excellent school, and I've met nothing but great kids from that school. I would say although it is costly, another great choice for high school is either OLMA(Our Lady of Mercy Academy), which is an all girls catholic prep school.... the The Prep(all boys catholic school). Although I have heard of some drug activity at the Prep, it has been minimal. I am truly surprised to have talked to many students at Cumberland christian school, yet never even heard a desire to touch drugs. The only downfall of these school is that they will cost you about $3500-9k a year. But it you want good, smart, obedient, motivated children, I really recommend it. I'd pay the cost just to avoid the low-lives of the public school system.
I remember in 9th grade at Vineland High school, I was cursed at by a teacher. Not just one curse, just like 8 in one sentence, and all I did was drop my pencil. You certainly wont find this quality of a teacher/professor at the other schools.

Well I tried to give the best review of Vineland I could from a few different aspects. Hope this helps!

[ifeeldope]

isnt the last drive in movie theater in vineland???

[skater86]

Yes it is~ on delsea dr.

[frankgn87]

here is their website. Nice place we love going there

Welcome to the Delsea Drive-In | New Jersey's Only Drive-In Theatre!

Originally Posted by skater86

Yes it is~ on delsea dr.

[fiona6]

I would like to respond to the posts on the misinformation about the schools in Vineland. Vineland High School is a very good school. I know because I work there. Sure there are problems, like every high school including Catholic schools, but the education is excellent and much better than the private schools in the area. The teachers at Vineland High School are very professional. The programs offered at Vineland High are great. There are many clubs and activities for students to join, along with an excellent AP and Honors program. The private schools in the area do not have these. The students are also very nice. I have heard numerous complaints about Cumberland Christian School from students who have attended the school. I know parents who have pulled their students out of Cumberland Christian. Could the complaints on this board about the school system be because there are many Hispanic and some African American students in the school?