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Penndel, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,507 Population 5,969/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $37,474 per capita
$318,900 Home Value $419,571 Zillow
$1,337 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
234 Violent Crime/100K 187 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$318,900 home value, $1,337/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Penndel, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$37,474 per capita
Home Value
$318,900
13% above
Zillow: $419,571
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
15% above
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
39% below
187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
4% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
21% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Penndel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
113%
Rent
115%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
96%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penndel a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penndel residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,474. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penndel is $318,900 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,571. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Penndel reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 187/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

32.3% of adults in Penndel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Penndel has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,507
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density5,969/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$37,474
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A
Home Value$318,900
Rent$1,337
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$419,571
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

F
Violent234/100K
Property187/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault187/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation119 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Penndel was founded in 1899.
The median home in Penndel was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.