Deptford is Gloucester County's commercial hub, home to the county's only indoor shopping mall along with a dense concentration of big-box retailers, national dining chains, and entertainment options like AMC and Bowlero. As one of the county's original 1695 townships, Deptford's borders once encompassed nearly all of what are now separate Gloucester County municipalities, including Washington Township, Woodbury, and West Deptford. Today's Deptford builds its community identity through schools, youth sports, and parks rather than a historic Main Street, offering some of the county's most accessible entry-level home prices in neighborhoods like Blackwood Terrace and Cooper Village. For buyers prioritizing shopping convenience and affordability, Deptford delivers both.