New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Pennington is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 2,798. Residents earn $171,282 per year, which is 128% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pennington receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Pennington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pennington is $171,282, which is significantly higher than the national average — 128% above $75,149. This places Pennington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Pennington is $608,200, making it a premium housing market at 116% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,819 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pennington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 77 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 540 per 100,000, 72% below the national average.
Pennington is a highly educated community — 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pennington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 86.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.2% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $171,282 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $88,350 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,740 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $114,994 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,677 |
| County GDP | $56,807M |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Healthcare | 1,221 |
| Retail | 1,189 |
| Manufacturing | 228 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.2% |
| Census Median | $608,200 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $659,773 |
| Median List Price | $849,000 |
| Median List Price | $849,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $388 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,819 |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,578 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,072 |
| 273% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Obesity | 20.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.1% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.1% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.2% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Total Violent | 77.2/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 77.2/100K |
| Total Property | 540.3/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 154.4/100K |
| Theft | 386.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 199 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3249°N, 74.7888°W |
| County FIPS | 34021 |
Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.6% |
| 118% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,915/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,221 |
| Restaurants | 877 |
| Retail Stores | 1,189 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 23.2% |