Living in Pitman, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pitman · Census data 2020–2024
Pitman has 8,856 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $98,489 (5% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $279,300, the median rent is $1,521/month.
Pitman at a glance
- Population
- 8,856
- Median age
- 40.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $98,489State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $279,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,521/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Pitman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pitman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pitman the median home value is $279,300, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,521 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,066 a month in housing costs.
Pitman median household income
The median household income in Pitman is $98,489 and the income per person is $49,139. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pitman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,780
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.39
Pitman demographics
- Population
- 8,856
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 3,621
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pitman ›
Education in Pitman
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Pitman have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pitman
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Pitman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman | 8,856 | $98,489 | $279,300 | $1,521 |
| Glassboro | 23,717 | $87,278 | $314,400 | $1,687 |
| Richwood | 3,197 | $216,196 | $594,100 | — |
| Sewell | 2,982 | $140,600 | $347,500 | — |
| Mantua | 15,404 | $121,875 | $334,500 | $1,579 |
| Washington | 49,220 | $114,249 | $337,600 | $1,761 |
| Harrison | 13,790 | $165,927 | $511,300 | $1,137 |
| Wenonah | 2,261 | $131,667 | $377,800 | — |
| Turnersville | 3,136 | $145,104 | $371,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pitman, NJ?
The median household income in Pitman is $98,489, 5% 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 Pitman?
The median home value in Pitman is $279,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pitman?
The median gross rent in Pitman is $1,521 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Pitman, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in Pitman?
The median age in Pitman is 40.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pitman?
The average commute to work in Pitman is 29 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pitman?
The unemployment rate in Pitman is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pitman?
43.7% of adults in Pitman 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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