Possibly relocating to Camden- where do we live? (Collingswood, Woodbury: apartments, rental)

[mike0421]

Originally Posted by MoorestownResident

You can be in Camden around Rutgers, that area is OK, but I recommend Collingswood or Haddon Twp.

Yep. Make a quarter mile buffer around the campus. The area just off Admiral Wilson Blvd is like you said, ok, but this is the CBD. South of Cooper St (some would argue Mickle Blvd) is a whole nother ball game.

[Latina7]

Originally Posted by Katisu

Awesome. I'll give these areas look.

If we do have to live in Camden for some reason, are there any particular areas to stay away from?

Camden has placed New Jersey as the #1, most dangerous place in the CONUS, bypassing Detroit!!!!!

[DailyJournalist]

Originally Posted by Latina7

Camden has placed New Jersey as the #1, most dangerous place in the CONUS, bypassing Detroit!!!!!

That data is incorrect. New Orleans is the most dangerous city in the US.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America For 2008 : The Real Estate Bloggers

[mike0421]

Originally Posted by DailyJournalist

That data is incorrect. New Orleans is the most dangerous city in the US.

Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America For 2008 : The Real Estate Bloggers

Camden can now brag about being #2! I think they actually went as low as #4. But seriously, I've driven New Orleans and Camden, and I don't see how anything quite measures up to what I've seen in Camden. Well, maybe Juarez Mexico.

[DailyJournalist]

Originally Posted by mike0421

Camden can now brag about being #2! I think they actually went as low as #4. But seriously, I've driven New Orleans and Camden, and I don't see how anything quite measures up to what I've seen in Camden. Well, maybe Juarez Mexico.

That may be, but crime is down in Camden. The initiatives put in place are working and we are starting to see major investment in the waterfront which will benefit the city greatly.

Crime is down again in Camden

Victor Lofts

Camden Waterfront

[lauren_g]

This: When the house next door is abandoned: a photo essay. - By Camilo Jose Vergara - Slate Magazine might help to give you some visuals. Granted, the topic of the essay is guaranteed to give a particular view of the city, but I think it says a lot.

I would agree with those who say that you should consider other ares before thinking about living in Camden itself.

My sister in law works in Camden and lives in Medford, but that might be a little far if you're looking into public transit to there/Philly. Still, the towns other posters have mentioned are all good places to start looking, and your budget seems pretty realistic.

[DailyJournalist]

Not all of Camden is bad. The Fairview and Waterfront areas of Camden are very nice.

Fairview (Yorkship Village, Camden, NJ) Landmarks

Neighborhood Charm and Quick Commute: Why Rutgers–Camden Faculty are Calling Camden “Home�

[S Williams]

Dear Katisu,
You've received many good suggestions so far. May I add another? I lived in Pennsauken near the Merchantville border while I was in medical school. It was an easy commute to Cooper Hosp in Camden, and pretty easy to hop into Philadelphia when we needed to. We met many nice neighbors,too. Best of luck on your decision!

[Katisu]

Originally Posted by DailyJournalist

That data is incorrect. New Orleans is the most dangerous city in the US.

Ha. Tulane is one of the schools we haven't heard from yet.

Those last few links were really interesting. The one about the paired homes was sad, but very interesting. I really enjoyed the one about the profs living in Camden.

[Katisu]

Originally Posted by S Williams

Dear Katisu,
You've received many good suggestions so far. May I add another? I lived in Pennsauken near the Merchantville border while I was in medical school. It was an easy commute to Cooper Hosp in Camden, and pretty easy to hop into Philadelphia when we needed to. We met many nice neighbors,too. Best of luck on your decision!

Thank you so much. You what I'm really enjoying? You guys are helpful. One of my fears is that we'll move somewhere where all the people are rude and mean. If you're any indicator of what we can expect from new jersey, I think we'll like it.