Pennsville, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · New Castle County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
12,238 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$75,162 Median Income $40,773 per capita
$188,100 Home Value $278,941 Zillow
$1,225 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$75,162 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,100 home value, $1,225/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pennsville, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,162
0% below
$40,773 per capita
Home Value
$188,100
33% below
Zillow: $278,941
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
5% above
36.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
200% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pennsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
67%
Rent
105%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
300%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pennsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pennsville residents earn a median household income of $75,162 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,773. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,696 business establishments, including 1,312 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pennsville is $188,100 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,941. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 36.1% 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 1963.

Education

21.0% of adults in Pennsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pennsville 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

Population12,238
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,142/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,162
Per Capita$40,773
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$75,964M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,545

Housing

A+
Home Value$188,100
Rent$1,225
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$278,941
Housing Units5,571
Rent Burden36.1%

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation20 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Pennsville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 1,312 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.