Living in Pleasantville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pleasantville · Census data 2020–2024
Pleasantville has 20,712 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $53,661 (48% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $194,100, the median rent is $1,354/month.
Pleasantville at a glance
- Population
- 20,712
- Median age
- 34.7State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $53,661State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $194,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,354/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Pleasantville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Pleasantville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pleasantville the median home value is $194,100, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,354 per month, which is 41.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,783 a month in housing costs.
Pleasantville median household income
The median household income in Pleasantville is $53,661 and the income per person is $23,941. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Pleasantville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,240
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 3.00
Pleasantville demographics
- Population
- 20,712
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 6,803
- Foreign-born
- 29.1%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pleasantville ›
Education in Pleasantville
11% of adults 25 and older in Pleasantville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pleasantville
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 8.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Pleasantville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Northfield | 8,456 | $111,599 | $316,200 | $1,835 |
| Atlantic City | 38,632 | $41,028 | $207,400 | $1,136 |
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
| Margate City | 5,234 | $121,800 | $708,800 | $1,347 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
| Linwood | 6,992 | $156,354 | $394,700 | $2,188 |
| Bargaintown | 5,377 | $131,973 | $351,700 | $2,406 |
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What is the median household income in Pleasantville, NJ?
The median household income in Pleasantville is $53,661, 48% 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 Pleasantville?
The median home value in Pleasantville is $194,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Pleasantville?
The median gross rent in Pleasantville is $1,354 per month, about 41.2% of household income.
Is Pleasantville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Pleasantville?
The median age in Pleasantville is 34.7 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Pleasantville?
The average commute to work in Pleasantville is 22 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pleasantville?
The unemployment rate in Pleasantville is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pleasantville?
11% of adults in Pleasantville 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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