About Delran
Delran is a midsized township in Burlington County, home to a population that's been steadily growing over the past few decades. The township is located just 12 miles east of Pennsylvania's largest city: Philadelphia. Despite being located in New Jersey, Delran is considered part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
The History of Delran
Delran was originally occupied by the Delaware Indians, who made their camps around the Delaware River. European explorers came across the land during the 1630s, but did not settle in the area until the Quaker migration in 1675. Roads were laid in 1682, making the area more accessible to others. Delran was officially incorporated in 1880, with its chosen name created by blending the names of two local waterways: the Delaware River and Rancocas Creek.
Living in Delran
Delran is home to several parks, including Faunce Street Park, Tenby Chase Playground and Notre Dame Park. The community's parks have playgrounds, softball and baseball fields, basketball courts, and other recreational facilities for residents and visitors. More than 450 acres of preserved land have created a scenic, idyllic setting for locals to enjoy. The area's libraries offer many educational opportunities for locals, ranging from children's story hours to legal resources for senior citizens.
Delran's unemployment rate sits slightly below the state average, which is good news if you're going to be looking for a job in the area. While there are strong local job prospects, you also have an easy commute to opportunities in Philadelphia.
Delran Schools
Delran Township School District is responsible for the several public schools throughout the community, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. Delran students also can attend the nearby Burlington County Institute of Technology, a vocational and technical secondary school. There are also private schools in Delran, including an AMI-certified Montessori campus and a Roman Catholic high school.
Resources for Moving to Delran
Here are a few helpful resources to simplify your move to Delran:
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Utilities: Public Service Electric & Gas supplies Delran and its neighboring communities with electricity and natural gas. The township's utilities department manages water and sewer services.
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Garbage and Recycling: Single-family homes have a township-issued disposal can that's used for regular collection services.
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Transportation: Delran is part of the BurLINK transit network, which provides intercity transportation as well as connections to the New Jersey Transit system.
Delran Housing
Delran offers a variety of properties, from contemporary homes at Forest Hills, Garden Club and Grande at Rancocas Creek to the retro homes dating back to the 1960s and '70s at Greentree and Millside Heights. Luxury homes in the Waters Edge community enjoy waterfront views, making it one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Delran.
