At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$37,474 per capita
Home Value
$318,900
Zillow: $437,640
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
358/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.5%
10.7% smoking rate
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)
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 3.0% (17% 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 $437,640. 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 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 358/100K.
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. 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 Born11.5%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$37,474
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
Housing
A
Home Value$318,900
Rent$1,337
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$437,640
Housing Units1,084
Rent Burden31.8%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property358/100K
Health
Obesity25.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
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.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
11.5% 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.