Pleasantville, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
Pleasantville, NJ
At a Glance
How Pleasantville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasantville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasantville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasantville residents earn a median household income of $52,403 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,931. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasantville is $177,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,388. Median rent is $1,328/month, with 34.1% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Pleasantville reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,503/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Pleasantville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasantville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.