Living in Delran, NJ: A Local's Guide to This Riverside Township
By Jerry Mac, Keller Williams Realty
Why I Love Delran
Here's a fun one to start with. Delran got its name from the two waterways that meet right here: the Delaware River and the Rancocas Creek. Put them together and you get Delran. That tells you a lot about this town. It's all about the water, the parks, and the outdoors.
I'm Jerry Mac, and I've been helping people buy and sell homes in South Jersey for 23 years. Delran is one of those towns I'm always happy to show buyers. It has about 18,000 residents, a real neighborhood feel, and some of the nicest parks in Burlington County.
On a personal note, my wife and I have spent years rescuing animals, and we love any town where you can get outside with a dog or just a good pair of walking shoes. Delran checks every box.
In this guide I'll walk you through what living in Delran NJ is really like. The commute, the parks, the schools, the homes and what they cost.
Where Delran Is, and Getting Around
Delran is in Burlington County, zip code 08075. It sits along the Delaware River, with Philadelphia right across the water. It's right next door to Cinnaminson, and it also borders Moorestown, Riverside, Delanco and Willingboro.
Getting around is easy:
- Route 130 is the main road through town, with shopping and restaurants all along it. It also connects you to either the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge or the Burlington-Bristol Bridge, so you have two easy ways across the river.
- The River LINE light rail runs right through Delran. The closest stations are in Riverside and Cinnaminson, and BurLink buses connect to both. Ride south to Camden and PATCO for Center City, or north to Trenton for trains to New York.
- NJ Transit buses (the 409, 417 and 419) connect Delran to Philadelphia, Trenton, Camden and Burlington.
- The Turnpike, I-295 and Route 73 are all a short drive away.
You get a quieter, riverside lifestyle, and Philly and the rest of South Jersey are still close by.
Parks and Things to Do in Delran
This is where Delran really shines.
Delran Community Park is the township's biggest park, with a turf baseball complex and Jake's Place, an all-inclusive playground built so kids of every ability can play together. I think that says a lot about the heart of this town. The park also hosts National Night Out every August, with food trucks, live music and fireworks.
Swedes Lake covers about 46 acres of township land, with a lake and a flat, easy trail along the water. It's a peaceful spot for a morning walk.
There's plenty more to enjoy outdoors:
- The Delaware River and Rancocas Creek give Delran beautiful water views, and there's a riverside trail for walking.
- Neighborhood parks like Brown Street Park and Faunce Street Park have ball fields, basketball courts and playgrounds.
- The Delran Athletic Association runs youth sports all year.
- Delran Skate Park is a local favorite for skateboarders and BMX riders.
The Olympian Peter Vermes Soccer Complex in Delran, NJ.
Plenty of room to play at the Delran soccer fields.
Delran has some amazing soccer fields, and the ones in the Tenby Chase area are named for a hometown hero. Peter Vermes grew up in Delran, played high school soccer here, and went on to Rutgers. He played for the U.S. national team at the 1988 Olympics and the 1990 World Cup, and he was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2013. Delran honored him with the Olympian Peter Vermes Soccer Park back in 1989. Not a bad bit of local pride to walk past on a Saturday morning.
And a couple of fun bits of trivia. Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Carli Lloyd is from Delran. And Donald Goerke, the Campbell Soup executive who invented SpaghettiOs, called Delran home. Not bad for a small river town!
Delran Schools
The Delran Township School District serves pre-K through 12th grade in four schools. In the 2023-24 school year, it had about 2,889 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11 to 1.
- Millbridge Elementary School for pre-K through 2nd grade
- Delran Intermediate School for grades 3 through 5
- Delran Middle School for grades 6 through 8
- Delran High School for grades 9 through 12
There are private options in town too. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy is an independent Catholic high school that's been serving the area since 1957. The Montessori Academy of New Jersey has been teaching young students since 1965. Older students can also apply to the Burlington County Institute of Technology.
Everyone weighs schools differently, so I always suggest visiting and checking the New Jersey School Performance Reports yourself. I'm happy to point you to them.
Delran NJ Homes and Real Estate Prices
Delran grew fast in the 1960s and '70s, when the population roughly doubled and then kept climbing. Because of that, you'll find a lot of well-built single-family homes from that era, like split-levels, ranchers and colonials, along with newer developments, townhomes and condos.
Some well-known neighborhoods include Tenby Chase, which has its own swim and sports club, Summerhill, with a mix of townhomes and single-family homes, and Waters Edge. Each one has its own feel, and I'm happy to walk you through them.
Here's what the market actually looked like. I pulled the numbers straight from Bright MLS for the Delran area, covering every home sale from late September 2025 to late September 2026:
| Delran market snapshot | Past 12 months |
|---|---|
| Homes sold | 159 |
| Median sale price | $437,500 |
| Average sale price | $462,353 |
| Price range | About $113,000 to $999,000 |
| Median days on market | 20 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100% |
Source: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in the Delran Twp MLS area, 9/29/2025 to 9/29/2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
A few things jump out at me. Half the homes in Delran sold in 20 days or less. The typical home sold right at its asking price, and plenty sold over. And with sales running from the low $100,000s for condos up to nearly $1 million, there really is something here for almost every budget.
What Sold in Delran This Past Year
Here's how those 159 sales break down by price:
| Sale price | Homes sold |
|---|---|
| Under $300,000 | 19 |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 31 |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 51 |
| $500,000 to $599,999 | 36 |
| $600,000 and up | 22 |
The sweet spot is clearly the $400,000s, where about one in three homes sold.
And here's the typical price by size:
| Home size | Homes sold | Median sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | 20 | $259,500 |
| 3 bedrooms | 74 | $408,500 |
| 4 bedrooms | 55 | $525,000 |
| 5 bedrooms | 8 | $584,950 |
A few more numbers that tell the story:
- 81 of the 159 homes sold for more than asking. That's just over half.
- 66 homes went under contract in two weeks or less.
- The biggest bidding war was a 3-bedroom home that sold for $725,000, about 21% over its $599,900 asking price.
- The typical home sold was a 3-bedroom built around 1970, with about 1,900 square feet.
If you're buying, that tells me you need to be pre-approved and ready to move. If you're selling, it tells me well-prepared homes in Delran are getting strong attention.
For context, a $437,500 median is well below what buyers pay in many North Jersey towns, so you get a lot of home for your money here.
For buyers: well-priced homes in Delran don't sit long, so it pays to get pre-approved before you start looking. I work with a trusted local lender who can get you ready.
For sellers: if you own in Delran, your home has likely gained value. I'd be glad to put together a free home value report so you know exactly where you stand.
Pros and Cons of Living in Delran, NJ
I always tell buyers the same thing: every town has trade-offs, and I would rather you hear them from me than find out after closing. Here is my honest take on Delran.
What I like
- Parks and water. The Delaware River, Rancocas Creek, Swedes Lake and Delran Community Park mean you are never far from somewhere to get outside.
- Value. The median sale price over the past year was $437,500, with homes ranging from the low $100,000s for condos to just under $1 million. A typical 3-bedroom sold for about $408,500.
- Easy commute. Route 130 and the River LINE get you to Philly and Trenton without much trouble, and Route 130 also leads to the Tacony-Palmyra and Burlington-Bristol bridges.
- Neighborhood feel. About 18,000 residents, established streets, and sports fields, leagues and a skate park for kids of all ages.
What to think about
- It is a competitive market. Half the homes sold in 20 days or less, and 81 of the 159 sold for more than asking. If you are buying, get pre-approved first so you are ready to move.
- No walkable downtown. Delran is a township of neighborhoods. You will drive for shopping and dining, mostly along Route 130.
- Property taxes. Like most of New Jersey, taxes are a real part of the monthly cost. Always look at the tax bill on a specific home, not just the price.
- Homes near the water. If a home is close to the river or a creek, ask about flood zone status and insurance early.
If you want to talk through any of this for a specific street or neighborhood, call me at 856-220-1874. I am happy to be straight with you.
Delran vs. Cinnaminson: Which Is Right for You?
Delran and Cinnaminson are next-door neighbors in Burlington County, and a lot of my buyers look at both. They share the river, the parks and the quick trip to Philly. Here is how the last 12 months looked in each town, straight from Bright MLS:
| Past 12 months | Delran | Cinnaminson |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 159 | 190 |
| Median sale price | $437,500 | $440,000 |
| Average sale price | $462,353 | $475,178 |
| Price range | About $113,000 to $999,000 | $152,000 to $1,200,000 |
| Median days on market | 20 | 17 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100% | 100% |
Source: Bright MLS, closed residential sales in the Delran Twp and Cinnaminson Twp MLS areas, roughly 10/1/2025 to 10/1/2026. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Here is what jumps out. The typical price is almost identical, so you will not save money by picking one over the other. Both markets move fast, with the typical home selling at its asking price in under three weeks. Cinnaminson had more sales and a longer list of price points, including more higher-end homes, so buyers with bigger budgets often find more choices there. Delran has a strong mid-range, with the $400,000s as the sweet spot, plus townhomes and condos for buyers who want less to maintain.
How I would think about it. If you want river and lake access, with Swedes Lake as a big draw, and a range of home types, Delran is worth a long look. If you want more choices at the higher end and a township of established neighborhoods, take a look at Cinnaminson. Honestly, many of my buyers fall in love with one after seeing both. I will take you through each so you can feel the difference. You can read my full guide to Cinnaminson neighborhoods.
Is Delran a Good Fit for You?
Delran tends to click with a few kinds of buyers:
- Anyone who loves the outdoors, with the river, Swedes Lake and great parks close to home
- Commuters who want the River LINE, Route 130 and easy access to Philly and Trenton
- Move-up buyers looking for more space and a solid single-family home
- Sports fans of all ages, thanks to the amazing soccer fields, other fields, leagues and the skate park
Delran also has great neighbors. Cinnaminson is right next door, with a similar feel and more great parks. Riverside and Delanco have their own river charm, and Moorestown is just a few minutes away. I know this whole stretch of South Jersey well, so if you're torn, I'll show you around and help you feel the difference.
Delran NJ FAQ
Is Delran NJ a good place to live?
For a lot of people, yes. Delran offers great parks, Swedes Lake, river views, a solid public school district and easy access to Philadelphia, with home prices well below the New Jersey average.
How did Delran get its name?
It combines the names of the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek, the two waterways that meet there.
How much do homes cost in Delran NJ?
In the 12 months ending September 2026, the median sale price in the Delran area was $437,500, based on Bright MLS data. Condos and townhomes started in the low $100,000s, and the largest homes sold for close to $1 million.
What county is Delran NJ in?
Burlington County. The zip code is 08075.
What bridges can you reach from Delran?
Route 130 connects Delran to both the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge and the Burlington-Bristol Bridge.
Does Delran have a River LINE station?
The River LINE runs through Delran, but the closest stations are in neighboring Riverside and Cinnaminson. BurLink buses connect Delran to both.
What schools serve Delran NJ?
The Delran Township School District, which covers pre-K through 12th grade. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy and the Montessori Academy of New Jersey are private options in town.
Let's Talk About Delran
Delran is one of those towns that grows on you. Take a walk around Swedes Lake, catch a game at Community Park, or watch the sun go down over the river, and you'll see why people love it here.
Whether you're buying your first home, moving up, or thinking about selling your Delran house, I'd love to help. I've spent 23 years in South Jersey real estate, and I'll treat your move like it's my own.
Call or text me, Jerry Mac, at 856-220-1874, or visit www.southjerseyrealty.com to search Delran NJ homes for sale or get a free home value report.
Want to explore nearby towns? Check out my guides to living in Palmyra, buying a home in Maple Shade and Cinnaminson neighborhoods.
Jerry Mac, Keller Williams Realty