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Lakewood, NJ
Mid $100s – Mid $400s
1,500 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Manchester, NJ
Mid $200s – High $300s
1,500 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Westlake Golf and Country Club
Jackson, NJ
High $200s – Mid $500s
1,450 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Waretown, NJ
High $300s – Mid $400s
1,430 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Toms River, NJ
High $100s – High $300s
1,250 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Barnegat, NJ
Low $200s – Mid $400s
1,200 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Lakewood, NJ
High $100s – Mid $500s
1,150 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Mt. Laurel, NJ
Mid $100s – Mid $300s
936 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached, Condos
Resale Homes Only
Toms River, NJ
Low $200s – Mid $300s
925 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Columbus, NJ
High $100s – High $200s
916 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Barnegat, NJ
High $200s – Mid $400s
909 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Jackson, NJ
High $200s – Mid $300s
883 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Woolwich, NJ
Mid $200s – Mid $300s
850 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Four Seasons at Metedeconk Lakes
Jackson, NJ
High $200s – High $300s
785 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
The Plaza Grande at Garden State Park
Cherry Hill, NJ
Low $200s – Low $400s
608 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Condos
New and Resale Homes
Forked River, NJ
Low $300s – High $300s
568 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Jackson, NJ
Low $200s – High $200s
554 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Manchester, NJ
Mid $200s – Low $300s
504 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze
Manahawkin, NJ
Mid $300s – Mid $400s
460 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Manahawkin, NJ
Low $100s – Low $200s
450 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Manufactured
Resale Homes Only
Glassboro, NJ
High $100s – Mid $200s
450 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Forked River, NJ
Low $100s – High $100s
434 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Voorhees, NJ
Low $300s – Mid $300s
401 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Attached
New and Resale Homes
The Village Grande at English Mill
Egg Harbor, NJ
High $100s – High $200s
397 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
High $200s – High $300s
387 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
High $200s – Mid $400s
387 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Barnegat, NJ
Low $100s – Low $200s
376 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Low $100s – High $100s
365 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Lakewood, NJ
High $200s – Low $400s
349 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Berlin, NJ
Low $300s – Mid $600s
348 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
High $100s – Mid $200s
325 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Whiting, NJ
Low $100s – Low $300s
304 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Barnegat, NJ
Low $200s – Mid $200s
292 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Hainesport, NJ
High $200s – Low $300s
255 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Manahawkin, NJ
High $100s – Mid $200s
250 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Manahawkin, NJ
Below $100k – High $100s
250 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
Resale Homes Only
Whiting, NJ
Low $200s – High $200s
250 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
High $100s – Low $300s
250 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Manchester, NJ
High $200s – High $300s
230 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New Homes Only
Berlin, NJ
High $200s – Low $300s
222 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Barnegat, NJ
Mid $200s – Mid $300s
212 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Lakewood, NJ
Mid $200s – Mid $300s
209 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Four Seasons at Forest Meadows
Slickerville, NJ
Low $200s – Low $300s
197 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Marlton, NJ
High $200s – Low $400s
150 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Brick, NJ
High $200s – Low $300s
145 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
Resale Homes Only
Florence, NJ
Mid $200s – High $200s
112 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family, Attached
New and Resale Homes
Medford, NJ
Mid $300s – Mid $400s
76 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Single Family
New and Resale Homes
Clementon, NJ
High $100s – Mid $200s
50 Homes
55+ Age Restriction
Attached
New and Resale Homes
- Four Seasons at Lakewood
- Renaissance at Manchester
- Westlake Golf and Country Club
- Greenbriar Oceanaire
- Greenbriar Woodlands
- Four Seasons at Mirage
- The Fairways at Lake Ridge
- Holiday Village East
- Lake Ridge
- Homestead at Mansfield
- Heritage Point
- Four Seasons at South Knolls
- Four Seasons at Weatherby
- Four Seasons at Metedeconk Lakes
- The Plaza Grande at Garden State Park
- Sea Breeze at Lacey
- Greenbriar at Winding Ways
- River Pointe
- Paramount Escapes Ocean Breeze
- Perrys Lake
- The Village Grande at Camelot
- Pheasant Run at Forked River
- Centennial Mill
- The Village Grande at English Mill
- Four Seasons at Harbor Bay
- Four Seasons at Sea Oaks
- Pheasant Run at Barnegat
- Mystic Shores
- The Enclave at the Fairways
- Montebello
- Cranberry Creek
- Country Walk of Lake Ridge
- Heritage Bay at Barnegat
- Glen at Mason's Creek
- Atlantic Hills
- Fawn Lakes
- Meadows at Lake Ridge
- Sunrise Bay
- The Reserve of Lake Ridge
- Braddock Preserve at Winslow
- Horizons at Barnegat
- Legacy at Woodlake Greens
- Four Seasons at Forest Meadows
- Legacy Oaks at Evesham
- Wedgewood Place
- Legacy At Meadowcroft
- Wyngate At Medford
- Villas at Broadacres
While active adult communities may have started in states like Arizona and Florida, many retirees are choosing to live in regions which experience all four seasons and are within close proximity of urban attractions. With more 55+ communities per square mile than almost anywhere else in the country, Southern New Jersey is a lesser known retirement destination which clearly appeals to many active adults.
Though its borders may be open to debate, the Southern New Jersey area generally refers to portions of the state below Interstate 195. It includes cities along the shore as well as inland communities. The area encompasses many regions including Ocean, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. Some of the area’s more well-known towns are Toms River, Barnegat, Manahawkin, Egg Harbor, Lakewood, Manchester and Jackson.
Age-restricted communities are plentiful throughout the region, and potential homebuyers can find communities to meet nearly any budget or lifestyle. There are large golf or country club communities, as well as more intimate neighborhoods. There are new developments and more well-established communities.
Southern New Jersey’s largest active adult communities have anywhere from 1,100 to 1,500 residences and a variety of social and recreational amenities. Golf enthusiasts and those who are looking for resort-style living may like communities such as Westlake Golf and Country Club in Jackson; Renaissance at Manchester in Manchester; or Greenbriar Oceanaire in Waretown.
The area’s mid-sized communities also have plenty of amenities to offer, including spacious clubhouses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, hobby and game rooms, and sports courts. Southern New Jersey has more established communities like Lake Ridge in Toms River, and newer developments such as Heritage Point in Barnegat or Four Seasons at Weatherby in Woolwich.
Those who prefer more intimate neighborhoods can choose from several communities which contain less than 400 homes. Although they are small, these age-restricted developments still offer community amenities such as clubhouses, hobby and game rooms, recreational activities and fitness centers. A few to explore include The Reserve at Lake Ridge in Manchester; Legacy at Woodlake Greens in Lakewood; and Legacy at Meadowcroft in Florence.
There are many reasons why active adults may choose to settle in the Southern New Jersey area. Although its most common draw is probably its prime location. The area falls within close proximity of several popular destinations including New York City, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Baltimore and Washington D.C. Depending on where you live in the state, it’s easy to arrange day or weekend trips to enjoy the attractions in any of these great getaways — and don’t forget the beauty of the nearby Jersey Shore!
Close proximity to these cities is also a great benefit for those who have family living nearby. Many retirees in the Southern New Jersey area have family and friends living in New York, Philadelphia or other nearby locations. By choosing an active adult community in Southern New Jersey, they can enjoy a tranquil, small town retirement without relocating too far from the rest of their family.
Whether Southern New Jersey appeals to you for its prime location, small town atmosphere or four-season climate, there are certainly plenty of options for age-restricted communities. If Southern New Jersey sounds like it might be ideal for you, begin exploring the area’s active adult communities and plan a visit to see the region for yourself.
