Just wanted to chime in on Society Hill/Droyers. My wife and I moved to Society Hill/Droyers about a year ago from NYC and really enjoy the community. Its a safe community, with alot of JCPD as residents(a plus for some I guess?). There are roving security gaurds in Droyers Point and any non resident coming into the community checks in with gate security. We usually take a jog after dark and see many others doing the same at all hours. Its a great mix of people which is always a good thing. I find the units to be well built, K-Hov(the builder) has a lot of properties in NJ/PA and usually does a good job in my opinion. While you do need a car there is ample shuttle bus service for commuters. In addition to public A/C Bus at Society Hill front gate there is one shuttle that runs directly from Society Hill to Canal Street in Manhattan(where all train lines are located) about 3 or 4 times every morning and evening(not sure about price). There is also a shuttle from Droyers Point/Society Hill back gate that goes to JSQ PATH. Again this runs 3 or 4 times a morning and evening with last bus from JSQ to Society Hill at around 8:15PM. Buying monthly passes for the JSQ shuttle comes out to about 3 dollars a trip. My wife and drive into Manhattan from Society Hill sometimes using local routes and usually get to the Holland Tunnel in about 15 minutes maybe 20 in rush hour. During off peak traffic using 1/9 Truck Route/440 to and from the Holland Tunnel can take as few as 10 minutes. From the Lincoln it is about a 20 minute drive with no traffic of course. Being a young couple that still go into the city to eat, party and shop we find it an easier trip both driving and train wise than many of the outer boroughs we have lived in.


If you are looking for the urban DTJC or Manhattan/Brooklyn style living experience where you can walk to every shop and restaurant Society Hill is probably not for you. But if you are looking for a change of pace from city living and a little more space or a more suburban style experience but still being close enough to the city, along with some great anemnities(pool, promenade, etc.) I would recommend it. As a young couple we find Society Hill a great value compared to other communities we searched in NJ. Future prospects of the Bayfront Development and a Light Rail Extension to Route 440 would also be a great plus for the community.

P.S. Stadium Pizza right next to K-Mart is pretty amazing