Living in Pennsville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pennsville · Census data 2020–2024
Pennsville has 12,754 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $75,097 (27% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $214,100, the median rent is $1,252/month.
Pennsville at a glance
- Population
- 12,754
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $75,097State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $214,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,252/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pennsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pennsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pennsville the median home value is $214,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,252 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,042 a month in housing costs.
Pennsville median household income
The median household income in Pennsville is $75,097 and the income per person is $40,635. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pennsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,828
- Owner-occupied
- 79.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.2%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.43
Pennsville demographics
- Population
- 12,754
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 5,255
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pennsville ›
Education in Pennsville
22.3% of adults 25 and older in Pennsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pennsville
- Unemployment rate
- 11.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Pennsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville | 12,754 | $75,097 | $214,100 | $1,252 |
| Salem | 5,322 | $38,721 | $79,800 | $1,075 |
| New Castle | 5,579 | $89,205 | $285,100 | $1,739 |
| Mannington | 1,913 | $109,271 | $297,800 | $1,206 |
| Carneys Point | 8,665 | $79,245 | $201,500 | $1,432 |
| Wilmington Manor | 8,214 | $78,078 | $240,600 | $1,155 |
| Delaware City | 1,950 | $85,395 | $266,900 | $1,511 |
| Elsinboro | 841 | $90,385 | $254,900 | $1,531 |
| Penns Grove | 4,882 | $45,781 | $178,200 | $1,117 |
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What is the median household income in Pennsville, NJ?
The median household income in Pennsville is $75,097, 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 Pennsville?
The median home value in Pennsville is $214,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pennsville?
The median gross rent in Pennsville is $1,252 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Pennsville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 11.6%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in Pennsville?
The median age in Pennsville is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pennsville?
The average commute to work in Pennsville is 24 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pennsville?
The unemployment rate in Pennsville is 11.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pennsville?
22.3% of adults in Pennsville 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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