Galloway Township, NJ

Part of the Around Atlantic County local guide series.

Quick Orientation

Galloway Township covers about 88.7 square miles of land in Atlantic County — one of the largest municipalities in the state by area — with a population of roughly 38,400 as of 2025. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts) Rather than one town center, it's made up of several distinct sections and communities spread across that area, including Smithville, Pomona, Absecon Highlands, Leeds Point, and Oceanville. It sits just northwest of Atlantic City.

Housing

Housing in Galloway spans a real range — from homes in and around the historic Smithville area to single-family and townhome communities built over the last few decades near the Route 30 and Route 9 corridors. Lot sizes, home ages, and construction styles vary meaningfully depending on which section of the township you're looking at.

What Buyers Should Know

• Water and sewer service varies by section. Some parts of the township are on public water and sewer; other, more rural sections rely on private wells and septic systems, which affects inspection needs and ongoing maintenance. Worth confirming for any specific address.
• Galloway is large and decentralized, so lot sizes, commute distance, and utility setup can differ meaningfully between sections even though they share the same township name.

Getting Around

The Garden State Parkway runs through Galloway Township for roughly 5.7 miles, connecting north toward the rest of South Jersey and south toward Atlantic City. U.S. Route 30 (the White Horse Pike) and NJ Route 50 also pass through the township, along with several county routes.

Property Taxes

Property taxes are based on the township's annual assessed value and general tax rate, and both the rate and the average bill change year to year. For the full breakdown — how the bill is calculated, the current rate and average bill, the appeal process and deadlines, and 2026's combined ANCHOR/Senior Freeze/Stay NJ relief programs — see Galloway Township, NJ Property Taxes: What to Know.

Flood & Property Considerations

Parts of Atlantic County sit within FEMA-designated flood zones, and Galloway's size means this varies significantly by specific location and proximity to water — it isn't something that applies evenly across the whole township. Flood risk and zone designation are property-specific. Before making a decision on a particular home, check its exact zone using FEMA's Flood Map Service Center or the NJDEP Flood Mapper, and ask about flood insurance requirements as part of any offer. I can help pull this for a specific address you're considering.

Municipal Basics

Separately, the township operates its own Convenience Center on Galloway Road, which accepts electronics, metals, and similar items. Household hazardous waste is handled differently — that goes to a dedicated Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) drop-off event, not the Convenience Center and never regular household trash. (Source: gtnj.org; ACUA)

Local Life

A few notable spots: Historic Smithville, a restored village with shops and restaurants; Stockton University, a four-year public university in the Pomona section; the township's own Dog Park and Patriot Lake at the Municipal Complex on E. Jimmie Leeds Road; and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. (Source: gtnj.org Parks & Recreation)

From the Blog

• Galloway Township, NJ Property Taxes: What to Know

Homes for Sale in Galloway Township

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