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Pleasantville, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
20,604
Population
3,602/sq mi density
$52,403
Median Income
$24,931 per capita
$177,700
Home Value
$235,786 Zillow
$1,328
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
319
Violent Crime/100K
1,329 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,403 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $1,328/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
319 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasantville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,602/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3888°N, 74.5143°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.00 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Pleasantville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (2.9").