At a Glance
Median Income
$96,199
$47,054 per capita
Home Value
$258,400
Zillow: $368,123
Median Rent
$1,474/mo
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
286/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.0% smoking rate
How Pitman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pitman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pitman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pitman residents earn a median household income of $96,199 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,054. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pitman is $258,400 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,123. Median rent is $1,474/month, with 33.1% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Pitman reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 286/100K.
Education
43.3% of adults in Pitman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pitman has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,834
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,979/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,199
Per Capita$47,054
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,400
Rent$1,474
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$368,123
Housing Units3,929
Rent Burden33.1%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property286/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation130 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Pitman was founded in 1905.
The median home in Pitman was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.