Self Storage Units Near You in Turnersville, NJ

About Turnersville

Located in Washington Township, Turnersville is a small community in New Jersey's Gloucester County. Settled in the late 18th century, the township was incorporated in 1836, and the area enjoyed a primarily agricultural character during its early years.

Living and Working in Turnersville

Today Washington Township covers 23 square miles, including Turnersville, and is home to tens of thousands of people. Turnersville and Washington Township are popular with families, thanks to strong schools, a reasonable cost of living, numerous recreational and social programs and a small-town lifestyle. With its convenient location on State Highway 42, Turnersville offers easy access to Philadelphia to the north and Atlantic City to the south.

Turnersville, Washington Township and Greater Gloucester County are home to health care providers, educational institutions, retailers, manufacturers and many more types of businesses. The county's largest employers are Rowan University, Kennedy University Hospital and Inspira Health Network, each of which provides more than a thousand local jobs. Other major employers include energy company ExxonMobil, manufacturer Godwin Pumps, petroleum refiner PBF Energy, retailer Delaware Valley Florist, food producer Missa Bay and food distributor U.S. Foods. If you're going to be joining the local job market, you'll have plenty of options and industries to consider.

Turnersville Schools

Turnersville students attend Washington Township Public Schools. The district also offers preschool education at the Grenloch Terrace Early Childhood Center.

Resources for Moving to Turnersville

Here are a few helpful resources for your move to Turnersville:

• Utilities: The primary utilities providers in the Turnersville area include Atlantic City Electric and the Washington Township Municipal Utilities Authority.
• Garbage and Recycling: In most areas of the community, trash and recyclables are collected curbside weekly.
• Transportation: New Jersey Transit is the area's main public transportation provider.

Turnersville Housing

From starter houses to large family homes, you can generally find affordable housing all over Turnersville. The area's most expensive homes tend to be north of Wedgwood Country Club. Although the median home price is above the national average, it's actually lower than prices in many New Jersey suburbs.