Somers Point Apartments and Rentals

Somers Point is a beautiful community in Atlantic County, N.J. Situated about 10 miles southwest of Atlantic City and 60 miles southeast of Philadelphia, Somers Point offers its residents an abundance of entertainment opportunities just a short drive away. Similarly, access to major transportation routes is a breeze, with the Garden State Parkway and the Route 52 bridges nearby. But residents don’t have to go far to find outstanding local and nationally known businesses, fine dining and excellent healthcare. People looking for Somers Point apartments for rent will not be disappointed in what this quiet city has to offer. Roughly 10,800 people call Somers Point home, according to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau.

At the time of its inception as the oldest settlement in Atlantic County in 1693, Somers Point was known as Somerset Plantation. The community was first incorporated at Somers Point in 1886 in the area that was once known as Great Egg Harbor.

Residents in Somers Point apartments and homes are in the perfect location for employment opportunities in a diverse range of industries. Some of the top industries in the county include leisure and hospitality, health services, trade and transportation, construction and business services. With the entertainment and casinos in nearby Atlantic City, as well as the large number of beach communities, Somers Point residents are often employed in hospitality and food services.

Because of Somers Point’s ideal location on the Great Egg Harbor Bay, many people dock their boats in the marina and spend their summers enjoying the great outdoors. In September, the community gathers for the annual Somers Point Good Old Days Festival for live music, antique cars, family-friendly activities and traditional picnic fare. This beloved event takes place at JFK Park, and is a staple in the community.

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