At a Glance
Median Income
$43,889
$18,364 per capita
Home Value
$170,100
Zillow: $195,301
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,075/100K
3,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
31.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
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 8.7% (142% 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 $195,301. 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 1,075 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 183% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,245/100K. The murder rate is 21.1/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,860
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density5,461/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,889
Per Capita$18,364
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty31.0%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value$170,100
Rent$1,031
Ownership38.2%
Zillow$195,301
Housing Units1,894
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,075/100K
Property3,245/100K
Murder21.1/100K
Assault590/100K
Burglary653/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death11,685/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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