At a Glance
Median Income
$36,607
$19,444 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $178,181
Median Rent
$675/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
22.6% smoking rate
How Pennville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pennville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pennville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pennville residents earn a median household income of $36,607 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,444. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pennville is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,181. Median rent is $675/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
5.3% of adults in Pennville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pennville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population666
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,332/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,607
Per Capita$19,444
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$1,546M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$675
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$178,181
Housing Units343
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity45.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,021/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation880 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Pennville was founded in 1836.
The median home in Pennville was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.