Cherry Hill vs Voorhees NJ: Which Town Is Right for You?

Cherry Hill is the better fit for buyers who want a larger, more diverse community, the region's premier shopping at the Cherry Hill Mall, and the fastest direct PATCO ride to Center City Philadelphia, while Voorhees suits buyers who want a smaller, more affluent township with excellent schools, a top hospital, and a quieter suburban feel anchored by the Voorhees Town Center. These two towns sit side by side in Camden County, New Jersey, yet they deliver noticeably different lifestyles.

This guide compares Cherry Hill and Voorhees across the factors that matter most to buyers: home prices, property taxes, schools, the commute to Philadelphia, shopping and amenities, and community feel. By the end, you will have a clear picture of which town is the better fit for your situation and your budget.

For a deeper look at each community individually, visit the Cherry Hill Community Guide and the Voorhees Community Guide.

Which Town Is More Affordable, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Cherry Hill is generally the more affordable of the two. Market data from early 2026 put typical Cherry Hill median home values in the roughly $450,000 to $485,000 range, with tracked closings over the first half of 2026 coming in at a median of about $489,000 across more than 500 sales. Voorhees runs higher, with typical median values in the roughly $460,000 to $525,000 range depending on the source and the month. At the median, Voorhees tends to cost roughly $40,000 to $50,000 more than Cherry Hill.

The gap shows up in the housing stock too. Cherry Hill is a much larger township with a wider spread of price points, from starter ranches and townhomes in neighborhoods like Kingston Estates and Erlton up to larger single-family homes in Barclay and Greentree. Voorhees is smaller and leans toward newer, more upscale single-family homes and townhomes, with fewer entry-level options.

Winner depends on your budget: If you want the widest range of price points and more attainable entry homes, Cherry Hill is the stronger choice. If you are comfortable paying a premium for a newer, more polished housing stock, Voorhees delivers.

For a detailed breakdown, see our Cost of Living in Cherry Hill guide.

How Do Property Taxes Compare, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Both towns carry the higher property tax burden that is simply a reality across New Jersey, and the annual bills land surprisingly close. Cherry Hill's effective property tax rate is typically around 2.6% of home value, and the township's official 2026 tax breakdown put the average homeowner's annual bill at about $11,280. Voorhees carries a slightly higher effective rate, typically around 2.8%, with an average residential bill of about $11,300 in 2024 and roughly $11,100 in 2023.

The practical takeaway is that the dollar amounts are similar, but because Voorhees homes sell for more, the same-priced house tends to cost more in taxes in Voorhees. As always, the exact bill on a specific home matters far more than a town-wide average, so ask for the current tax bill on any property you seriously consider.

Winner: Cherry Hill by a narrow margin on effective rate, though the difference is modest in dollar terms.

Which Has Better Schools, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Both towns have strong, well-regarded public schools, and the honest answer is that they grade out very close. In the most recent Niche rankings, both Cherry Hill Public Schools and the Voorhees Township School District carry an overall A- grade. Cherry Hill's PK-12 district ranks about #84 in New Jersey and #2 in Camden County, with Cherry Hill High School East landing around #65 statewide.

Voorhees runs its schools a little differently. The Voorhees Township School District covers grades PK-8, with elementary schools including E.T. Hamilton, Kresson, Osage, and Signal Hill. For grades 9 through 12, Voorhees students attend Eastern Regional High School, which serves Voorhees, Berlin Borough, and Gibbsboro. Eastern Regional is rated A overall, roughly #75 among New Jersey public high schools and #3 in Camden County.

Winner: a near tie. If you want a single PK-12 district with a slightly higher state rank, Cherry Hill edges ahead. If you value a smaller K-8 experience feeding into a strong regional high school, Voorhees is excellent.

For more detail, see our Best School Districts in Camden County.

Which Has a Better Commute to Philadelphia, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Cherry Hill has the edge for the most direct rail commute. The Woodcrest PATCO station sits in the Woodcrest section of Cherry Hill near Route 70 and I-295, with the largest free park-and-ride lot on the line and a ride of roughly 17 minutes to Center City Philadelphia. Cherry Hill also has an NJ Transit Atlantic City Line station for trips to 30th Street Station.

Voorhees has its own PATCO stop, the Ashland Station at 2 Burnt Mill Road, with a ride of about 22 minutes to the 15-16th and Locust stop in Center City. Parking at Ashland is paid during the morning peak and free after 10 a.m., a small contrast to Woodcrest's free lot. The Ashland stop is also convenient for homes in the southwest corner of Cherry Hill, so the two towns share this rail access in practice.

Winner: Cherry Hill for the shortest ride and free parking, though both towns offer a genuinely easy PATCO commute.

For a full look at getting around, see the PATCO Commuter Guide.

Which Has Better Shopping, Dining, and Amenities, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Cherry Hill is the retail heavyweight. The Cherry Hill Mall at 2000 Route 38 is one of the first enclosed shopping malls on the East Coast and South Jersey's premier shopping destination, with 130 to 180-plus stores, and the surrounding Route 38 corridor draws shoppers from across the region. That corridor carries roughly 78,000 vehicles a day, so convenience and selection are unmatched, but the trade-off is a busy, car-dependent commercial spine.

Voorhees offers a more compact, mixed-use version of that convenience. The Voorhees Town Center, originally the Echelon Mall when it opened in 1970, is being redeveloped into a true town center with the Camden County Town Hall, a restaurant row, retail, and Boscov's as the anchor. Voorhees also has Virtua Voorhees, a full-service 408-bed hospital rated high performing in several specialties, plus a strong local restaurant scene and parks like the roughly 49-acre Connolly Park with dog runs, a walking track, and sports fields.

Winner depends on what you want: For the widest selection and the region's biggest mall, choose Cherry Hill. For a more walkable, community-oriented town center plus top-tier healthcare close by, choose Voorhees.

For more on dining, see our Cherry Hill Restaurants guide.

Which Town Has a Better Community Feel, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Neither town has the classic walkable Main Street you find in Moorestown or Haddonfield, but they feel different from each other. Cherry Hill is large, with a 2020 census population of about 74,500, and it is built from named residential communities like Kingston Estates, Barclay, Erlton, Ashland, Ellisburg, Greentree, and Woodcrest rather than a single downtown. It is diverse, busy, and full of options, and life there is car-dependent, with most residents driving for errands.

Voorhees is smaller, with a 2020 census population of about 31,000, and it has a more affluent, quieter character. Median household income is around $105,000, a high share of residents hold advanced degrees, and the township is known for its parks, its schools, and its calm suburban streets. The Town Center gives it a community gathering point that Cherry Hill's highway corridor does not quite match.

Winner depends on your preferences: If you want energy, diversity, and endless options, choose Cherry Hill. If you want a quieter, more upscale township with a sense of community, choose Voorhees.

Which Is Better for Families, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Both are excellent family towns, and the choice comes down to scale and price. Cherry Hill pairs strong schools with a huge range of housing, abundant activities, and easy city access, which makes it a practical pick for families who want the most options for their budget. Voorhees offers top schools, a top hospital, and a safe, quiet, park-filled setting, at a higher entry price and on a smaller, more intimate scale.

Winner depends on your priorities: For more home for the money and the widest variety of programs and activities, choose Cherry Hill. For a quieter, more affluent community with excellent schools and healthcare close at hand, choose Voorhees.

Which Town Is Right for You, Cherry Hill or Voorhees?

Here is my honest advice as someone who has helped families weigh these two neighboring towns:

Choose Cherry Hill if: You want a larger, more diverse community, the region's premier shopping, a wider range of home prices, and the fastest free-parking PATCO ride to Philadelphia. You are comfortable with a busy, car-dependent suburban lifestyle without a traditional downtown.

Choose Voorhees if: You want a smaller, more affluent township with excellent schools, a top hospital, a community-oriented town center, and a quieter, more polished feel. You are comfortable paying a modest premium for that character and convenience.

Both are wonderful, well-run communities, and there is no single correct answer. I would be glad to help you explore both, look at real homes in each, and find the right fit for your family.

For more, explore the Complete Cherry Hill Living Guide and the Complete Voorhees Living Guide. You can also browse the independent Living in Cherry Hill guide for more day-to-day detail.

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