The friendly community of Haddon Heights, N.J., is a quaint borough in Camden County five miles away from downtown Philadelphia. Located between Routes 295, 30, 168 and 41, Haddon Heights is the perfect melting pot of small-town living and modern urban amenities. Named a classic town of greater Philadelphia, residents enjoy the simpler things in life here. Haddon Heights is 90 miles south of New York City, 140 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles west of Atlantic City. This prime location attracts many people to Haddon Heights apartments for rent, and the excellent schools and extensive park system are just the cherries on top. According to City-Data, about 7,500 people call this old-fashioned community home.
Although it was first settled in 1699, Haddon Heights wasn't organized to become a community until the late 1800s when a grid street plan was put into place. Today, some pre-Revolutionary War homes still stand, and the quiet, tree-lined streets boast the same friendly atmosphere they did during these times.
Since Haddon Heights is so close to Philadelphia, many residents travel downtown for employment. However, there are many large companies in Camden County that offer extensive opportunities for jobs in the area. Some of the top employers include Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Lockheed Missiles & Space, Express Scripts and the local government. People living in Haddon Heights apartments are also in a prime location to open their own business.
Haddon Heights is home to more than 67 acres of parkland and open spaces, which makes up approximately 7 percent of the total area of land in Haddon Heights. The Barr Complex Zone is one of the most beloved spots, spanning more than 17 acres of land and featuring several sports fields, quiet parkland, picnic areas and the town's iconic former Boy Scout cabin.
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