Living in Pemberton Heights, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pemberton Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Pemberton Heights has 2,619 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $75,512 (27% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $237,400, the median rent is $1,071/month.
Pemberton Heights at a glance
- Population
- 2,619
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $75,512State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $237,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,071/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 54.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pemberton Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pemberton Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pemberton Heights the median home value is $237,400, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,071 per month, which is 19.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,879 a month in housing costs.
Pemberton Heights median household income
The median household income in Pemberton Heights is $75,512 and the income per person is $51,502. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pemberton Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,333
- Owner-occupied
- 54.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.7%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.15
Pemberton Heights demographics
- Population
- 2,619
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 1,217
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 20.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pemberton Heights ›
Education in Pemberton Heights
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Pemberton Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pemberton Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Pemberton Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton Heights | 2,619 | $75,512 | $237,400 | $1,071 |
| Pemberton | 1,312 | $90,899 | $323,200 | $1,334 |
| Southampton | 10,372 | $97,995 | $314,400 | $1,755 |
| Juliustown | 313 | $170,895 | $577,500 | $1,462 |
| Vincentown | 531 | $105,547 | $271,500 | $3,119 |
| Fort Dix | 7,984 | $92,303 | — | $2,466 |
| Leisuretowne | 3,564 | $55,357 | $246,400 | $1,689 |
| Wrightstown | 448 | $49,500 | $256,300 | $1,270 |
| Eastampton | 6,352 | $110,000 | $392,400 | $2,183 |
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What is the median household income in Pemberton Heights, NJ?
The median household income in Pemberton Heights is $75,512, 27% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pemberton Heights?
The median home value in Pemberton Heights is $237,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pemberton Heights?
The median gross rent in Pemberton Heights is $1,071 per month, about 19.3% of household income.
Is Pemberton Heights, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Pemberton Heights?
The median age in Pemberton Heights is 39.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pemberton Heights?
The average commute to work in Pemberton Heights is 27 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pemberton Heights?
The unemployment rate in Pemberton Heights is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pemberton Heights?
28.8% of adults in Pemberton Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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