Living in Pemberton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pemberton · Census data 2020–2024
Pemberton has 1,312 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $90,899 (12% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $323,200, the median rent is $1,334/month.
Pemberton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pemberton at a glance
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 42.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $90,899State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $323,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,334/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Pemberton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pemberton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pemberton the median home value is $323,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,334 per month, which is 38.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,128 a month in housing costs.
Pemberton median household income
The median household income in Pemberton is $90,899 and the income per person is $43,803. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pemberton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 552
- Owner-occupied
- 65%
- Renter-occupied
- 35%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.48
Pemberton demographics
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 17.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 525
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pemberton ›
Education in Pemberton
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Pemberton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pemberton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 60.6%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Pemberton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton | 1,312 | $90,899 | $323,200 | $1,334 |
| Pemberton Heights | 2,619 | $75,512 | $237,400 | $1,071 |
| Juliustown | 313 | $170,895 | $577,500 | $1,462 |
| Jobstown | 286 | $94,500 | $458,300 | — |
| Eastampton | 6,352 | $110,000 | $392,400 | $2,183 |
| Vincentown | 531 | $105,547 | $271,500 | $3,119 |
| Southampton | 10,372 | $97,995 | $314,400 | $1,755 |
| Fort Dix | 7,984 | $92,303 | — | $2,466 |
| Wrightstown | 448 | $49,500 | $256,300 | $1,270 |
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What is the median household income in Pemberton, NJ?
The median household income in Pemberton is $90,899, 12% 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?
The median home value in Pemberton is $323,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pemberton?
The median gross rent in Pemberton is $1,334 per month, about 38.2% of household income.
Is Pemberton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Pemberton?
The median age in Pemberton is 42.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pemberton?
The average commute to work in Pemberton is 30 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pemberton?
The unemployment rate in Pemberton is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pemberton?
21.7% of adults in Pemberton 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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