A Local's Guide to Living in Moorestown, NJ

By Jerry Mac, Keller Williams Realty

If you have ever driven down Main Street in Moorestown on a fall afternoon, you already know why so many people fall in love with this town. Tree-lined streets, beautifully kept historic homes, a real downtown with local shops and restaurants, and some of the most respected schools in South Jersey all come together in one place. Moorestown is home to about 21,000 people in Burlington County, roughly 10 miles east of Philadelphia, and back in 2005 Money magazine named it the number one place to live in America.

After 23 years helping families buy and sell in South Jersey, I can tell you that reputation has held up. Moorestown is simply a charming town, and it is one of my favorite places to spend an afternoon. I find myself on Main Street all the time, and I will be honest, the pizza place is usually the reason!

The question I hear most is not "Is Moorestown a good place to live?" It is "Which part of Moorestown is right for us?" Let's walk through it.

A Town With Deep Roots

Moorestown's story goes back more than 340 years. John and Sarah Roberts became the area's first English-speaking residents in 1682, and the town takes its name from Thomas Moore, who settled here in 1722. Quakers shaped the community from the very beginning, and the first Friends Meeting House went up around 1700.

That Quaker heritage is still part of daily life. Moorestown Friends School, founded in 1785, sits right on East Main Street, and the downtown Moorestown Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with more than 350 contributing buildings. Moorestown officially became its own township in 1922, but walk down Main Street today and you will see homes and buildings that are well over a century old, many of them lovingly restored.

Moorestown Neighborhoods

One of the things I like most about Moorestown is the variety. You can find a Victorian with original woodwork, a 1960s colonial on a quiet street, or a newer home on a golf course, all within the same township.

  • Main Street and the Historic District: the heart of town. Expect older homes with real character, from Federal and Victorian styles to classic colonials, many within walking distance of shops, restaurants, churches and Moorestown Friends School.
  • Stanwick Glen: a family favorite, with single-family homes from the 1960s and 1970s, typically four to five bedrooms, on quiet tree-lined streets close to Main Street, the schools and Frank Fullerton Memorial Park.
  • Strawbridge Lake area: older homes from roughly the 1940s through the 1960s near Route 38. You can walk to the lake, the playgrounds and even Main Street, which makes it a great fit for buyers who want convenience.
  • Laurel Creek: a newer community built in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with single-family homes, villas and townhouses, many with golf course or lake views, and easy access to Route 38, I-295 and the NJ Turnpike.
  • Moorestown Hunt: a subdivision of roughly 250 larger homes, typically four to six bedrooms with two- and three-car garages, built around the same time as Laurel Creek.
  • Lenola: on the north side of town near Route 38 and the Moorestown Mall, with a mix of home styles close to shopping, dining and the major highways, all while being part of Moorestown Township.

Schools

Schools are a big reason families choose Moorestown. The Moorestown Township Public Schools serve students from pre-K through 12th grade:

  • George C. Baker, Mary E. Roberts and South Valley Elementary Schools (pre-K to 3rd grade)
  • Moorestown Upper Elementary School (grades 4 to 6)
  • William Allen Middle School (grades 7 and 8)
  • Moorestown High School (grades 9 to 12)

For private options, there is Moorestown Friends School (preschool through 12th grade) and Our Lady of Good Counsel School. Elementary assignments depend on your address, so always confirm before you buy. I am happy to help you check any home you are considering.

Parks and Things to Do

  • Main Street: local shops, restaurants and coffee spots in a walkable, historic downtown. If you see me there, there is a good chance I am grabbing a slice at my favorite pizza place!
  • Strawbridge Lake Park: walking paths and open green space right off Route 38
  • Swede Run Farm: another local open-space spot worth a visit
  • Frank Fullerton Memorial Park: fields and playgrounds close to Stanwick Glen
  • Perkins Center for the Arts: classes, exhibits and events for kids and adults
  • Smith-Cadbury Mansion: home of the Historical Society of Moorestown
  • Moorestown Mall: shopping and dining on Route 38

Getting Around

Moorestown is easy to get in and out of:

  • Route 38 runs right through town, and County Route 537 connects you east and west
  • Route 73, I-295 and the NJ Turnpike are all just minutes away, with the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge a short drive north
  • NJ Transit buses 317, 407, 413, 414 and 457 serve the township, with service into Philadelphia
  • PATCO Speedline stations in nearby Cherry Hill and Haddonfield get you to Center City without fighting bridge traffic

Is Moorestown Right for You?

If you want a charming town with history, a walkable downtown, strong schools and a real sense of community, Moorestown is hard to beat. Every time I walk down Main Street, I am reminded why buyers fall for this place. The right neighborhood really comes down to your budget, your commute, the school you want and the style of home you love. Whether you are buying your first home, moving up, or thinking about selling a home you have loved for years, I would be glad to help.

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Jerry Mac, Realtor® | Keller Williams Realty