Overview
What Is Waterford Township Like?
Waterford is the southernmost township in Camden County, a place where the suburbs genuinely give way to the Pinelands. The unincorporated community of Atco is its heart: a historic village with a charming stretch of Route 73, an old railroad station, and the township's schools.
Homebuyers come for the space. Properties in Waterford typically sit on larger lots, some with room for horses, workshops, and gardens, at prices that are far below what similar space would cost closer to the river. It is a genuine rural alternative inside the county line.
Daily conveniences are a short drive: the shopping and dining along Route 30 and Route 53 at the township's northern edge, plus the larger retail hubs of Voorhees, Cherry Hill, and Hammonton in every direction.
Neighborhoods
Waterford Township Neighborhoods & Home Styles
Atco Village: The historical center of the township, with older homes, a small main street, and a proper sense of place.
By the way: The PINELANDS and farm country around the village offers ranches, split-levels, and farmhouses on sizable parcels. This is where Waterford's biggest lots are, and the reason buyers often come here, for the land.
Newer tracts: More recent developments at the township's edges bring modern colonials and priced-for-family homes with community amenities while keeping the open feel of the area.
Commute
Getting to Work
Waterford sits 25 minutes from the expressway ring around Philadelphia, with Route 73 giving a straight shot north into the county and to the highway system.
30-35 min
To Center City Philadelphia
15-20 min
To Lindenwold PATCO station
10-15 min
To Atlantic City Expressway
Market Insights
The Waterford Township Real Estate Market
The township's market is defined by land and lifestyle: bigger lots, some acreage, and a pace that moves more slowly than the rest of the county. Prices are mid-range for Camden County, but the space per dollar is among the best in the region.
Market Snapshot
Waterford Township Market Snapshot
A quick, directional read on today's market in Waterford Township, so you know what to expect before you start your search.
Median Sale Price
$435K
+19.2% year over year
Days on Market
~63
Median days to sale
Active Listings
~25
Current inventory
A comfortable rural-suburban market: Redfin's median is up about 19% year over year near $435K, inventory is thin at roughly two dozen homes, and buyers with an eye on land continue to find the township's offerings attractive.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Sources: Redfin, Zillow and Movoto. Refreshed on this run from live web data. Third-party trackers can differ from official MLS compilations. Treat these figures as directional.
Education
Schools in Waterford Township
The Waterford Township public schools serve the elementary years in the township's community-run campus. For high school, township students attend Hammers after a well-established sending arrangement. The result is a small, close-knit early education experience with a regional high school step after that.
Local Life
Life in Waterford Township
Weekends are made for the outdoors: riding, gardening, fishing in the stocked lakes, and trips into the Pinelands. At the same time, the amenities of the region are only a short drive away, giving residents the best of the country and the county in one place.
At the Edge of the Pines
The Pinelands National Reserve is right at the township's border, with hiking, canoeing, and quiet trails abundant just minutes away.
The Little Village
Atheca's old main street clusters a diner, small shops, and the historic rail depot, giving the township a genuine center of gravity.
Nearby Shopping & Dining
The Route 73 and 53 retail strips bring groceries and dining close, while Voorhees, Cherry Hill, and Hammonton are a short drive for everything else.
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