Penns Grove, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
4,860 Population 5,461/sq mi density
$43,889 Median Income $18,364 per capita
$170,100 Home Value $201,515 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
595 Violent Crime/100K 1,560 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,889 median income, 16.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$170,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
595 violent crimes/100K (57% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Penns Grove, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,889
42% below
$18,364 per capita
Home Value
$170,100
40% below
Zillow: $201,515
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
595/100K
57% above
1,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
369% above
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Penns Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
60%
Rent
89%
Poverty
250%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
469%
Crime
157%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Penns Grove a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Penns Grove residents earn a median household income of $43,889 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,364. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Penns Grove is $170,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,515. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 34.6% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Penns Grove reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,560/100K.

Education

14.6% of adults in Penns Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Penns Grove has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,860
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density5,461/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,889
Per Capita$18,364
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A
Home Value$170,100
Rent$1,031
Ownership38.2%
Zillow$201,515
Housing Units1,894
Rent Burden34.6%

Crime

F
Violent595/100K
Property1,560/100K

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Penns Grove was founded in 1894.
The median home in Penns Grove was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.