Located just a short drive from downtown Philadelphia, the borough of Stratford, N.J., offers residents the best of both worlds. Situated in the bustling Camden County, Stratford is a small, family-friendly community that boasts five parks, fields and playgrounds. Nearby attractions along the Camden waterfront and a thriving business environment in the county are just a few of the attractive qualities of the community. People living in Stratford apartments for rent have easy access to an extensive transportation system of road, rail, air and seaport facilities. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 7,000 people call Stratford home.
The tiny village of White Horse was built up around the White Horse Tavern, but after the Revolutionary War, a stage coach service and the Atlantic Railroad construction helped it flourish. By 1925, the community was renamed Stratford and incorporated as a borough in 1925.
Even in more modern years, transportation has helped this town and all of Camden County experience rapid development. Although many residents travel to Philadelphia for employment, there are also plenty of opportunities for jobs in the county. Cutting edge industries like biotechnology, foreign trade, pharmaceuticals, transportation, logistics and manufacturing provide a high quality of life for its residents. People living in Stratford apartments also have access to excellent schools and postsecondary institutes like Camden County College.
In Camden County, there are plenty of options for recreation, and there are several festivals that take place throughout southern New Jersey. The Fall Wine and Beer Festival, located at the foot of the Ben Franklin Bridge boasted stunning views of the Philadelphia skyline, and is a great spot for residents to enjoy some of the best beer and wine from the region. Camden County also has family-friendly attractions like the Adventure Aquarium, Camden waterfront and Campbell's Soup Field.
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