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Pennsville, NJ
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Pennsville, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Pennsville a Good Place to Live?
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 6.8% (89% 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 $263,473. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pennsville reports 1,341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 253% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,544/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.