Pemberton, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Burlington County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,373 Population 2,327/sq mi density
$88,333 Median Income $38,959 per capita
$303,200 Home Value $306,260 Zillow
$1,310 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
158 Violent Crime/100K 1,028 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$88,333 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$303,200 home value, $1,310/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pemberton, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,333
18% above
$38,959 per capita
Home Value
$303,200
8% above
Zillow: $306,260
Median Rent
$1,310/mo
13% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
58% below
1,028/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
49% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Pemberton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pemberton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
118%
Home Value
108%
Rent
113%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pemberton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pemberton residents earn a median household income of $88,333 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,959. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,536 business establishments, including 916 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pemberton is $303,200 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,260. Median rent is $1,310/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Safety & Crime

Pemberton reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,028/100K.

Education

17.3% of adults in Pemberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pemberton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,373
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,327/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,333
Per Capita$38,959
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$40,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,359

Housing

A+
Home Value$303,200
Rent$1,310
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$306,260
Housing Units579
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent158/100K
Property1,028/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation36 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute30 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Pemberton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 916 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.