A Local's Guide to Living in Cinnaminson, NJ

By Jerry Mac, Keller Williams Realty

Cinnaminson is one of Burlington County's hidden gems. It's a friendly, family-focused town of about 17,000 people on the banks of the Delaware River, right across from Philadelphia. You get quiet streets, great parks, well-regarded schools, and an easy commute, all in a town that still feels like a real community.

After 23 years of helping families buy and sell in South Jersey, I can tell you Cinnaminson is a town people move to and stay in. Here's what you should know.

I recently sold a few homes to a military family who was retiring from Washington, DC. And another family who was upsizing and moving from Cinnaminson Harbor to a large single-family home. These are just a few of the many families I have helped in my 23 years. 

A Town With Deep Roots

Cinnaminson's name comes from the Lenni-Lenape word for "sweet water." The township was officially formed in 1860 from part of Chester Township. Over the following decades, parts of it split off to become Delran, Riverton, and Palmyra, so the four towns share a lot of history.

You can still see that history around town:

  • Westfield Friends School and Meetinghouse on Riverton Road. The school dates back to the 1780s and the meetinghouse to 1859.
  • Asbury United Methodist Church, founded in 1811 by Bishop Francis Asbury
  • The Moravian Church on Cinnaminson Avenue, consecrated in 1863
  • Trinity AME Church, established in 1873 in the historic Wrightsville community
  • Burlington County Footlighters, a community theater since 1938, housed in an 1890s schoolhouse on Pomona Road

Cinnaminson Neighborhoods

Cinnaminson is a township of neighborhoods rather than one downtown. Some of the areas you'll hear about:

East Riverton
Near the river and next to Riverton, East Riverton has its own neighborhood park on Rowland Street with basketball courts, a play area, and open field space. It's a nice option if you want to be close to the water and to Riverton's charming downtown.

Cinnaminson Harbor
Built around 2006 off River Road, Cinnaminson Harbor is a townhome community with homes of roughly 1,400 to 2,000+ square feet, typically 2–3 bedrooms. You can walk to the River Line light rail, which makes it a great fit for commuters, downsizers, and first-time buyers who want low-maintenance living.

New Albany
The historic New Albany section is home to New Albany Elementary School and is one of the township's original communities.

Wrightsville
One of Cinnaminson's oldest communities, Wrightsville is home to historic Trinity AME Church, whose cemetery includes the graves of Civil War veterans.

Fountain Farms, Ravenswood and other residential sections
Much of Cinnaminson is made up of established single-family neighborhoods, many with their own pocket parks. Fountain Farms Park on Willow Drive and Ravenswood Park on Chestnut Hill Drive both have basketball courts and play areas, and Ravenswood also has tennis and pickleball courts. Other neighborhoods you'll hear locals mention include Morgan Heights, Rolling Green, and Sweetwater.

Schools

Cinnaminson Township Public Schools serves students from pre-K through 12th grade:

  • Cinnaminson Memorial School (Pre-K)
  • New Albany Elementary School (Pre-K–2)
  • Eleanor Rush Intermediate School (3–5)
  • Cinnaminson Middle School (6–8)
  • Cinnaminson High School (9–12)

Families also have private options, including Westfield Friends School, one of the oldest schools in the area, and St. Charles Borromeo Parish School.

Parks and Recreation

Cinnaminson has a lot of park space for a town its size:

  • Memorial Park (68+ acres) at Lenola and Fork Landing Roads: eight baseball fields, lighted soccer fields, a hockey rink, bocce, pickleball courts, a walking path, a pond, and a play area
  • Wood Park (20+ acres) at Pomona and Riverton Roads: softball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a gazebo. It's home to summer concerts, the Christmas tree lighting, and Cinnaminson Appreciation Day.
  • Neighborhood parks throughout town, plus preserved open space, a bird preserve, and areas along Pompeston Creek
  • Riverton Country Club, an 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross in 1917. Fun fact: the exact spot where 40°N latitude and 75°W longitude meet is on its 4th fairway.

Getting Around

Cinnaminson makes commuting easy:

  • NJ Transit River Line: Cinnaminson station connects you to Camden and Trenton, and from Camden you can transfer to PATCO into Philadelphia.
  • Route 130, Route 73, and Route 90 all run through town, with quick access to the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge into Philadelphia.
  • NJ Transit buses 409, 417 and 419, plus BurLink shuttle routes
  • Easy access to the NJ Turnpike and I-295 for trips north and south

Is Cinnaminson Right for You?

If you want a friendly small-town feel, excellent parks, a strong school district, and an easy trip to Philadelphia, Cinnaminson deserves a spot on your list. Whether you're buying your first home or looking to sell for top dollar, I'd love to help you make your move.

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Jerry Mac, Realtor® | Keller Williams Realty