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Pitman, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Gloucester County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,834 Population 3,979/sq mi density
$96,199 Median Income $47,054 per capita
$258,400 Home Value $349,372 Zillow
$1,474 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 632 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,199 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$258,400 home value, $1,474/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Pitman, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,199
28% above
$47,054 per capita
Home Value
$258,400
8% below
Zillow: $349,372
Median Rent
$1,474/mo
27% above
33.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
88% below
632/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
28% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8% below
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
128%
Home Value
92%
Rent
127%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pitman a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 4.2% (17% 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 $349,372. 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 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 632/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population8,834
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,979/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,199
Per Capita$47,054
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$258,400
Rent$1,474
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$349,372
Housing Units3,929
Rent Burden33.1%

Crime

F
Violent46/100K
Property632/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault23/100K
Burglary138/100K

Health

Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,587/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.