At a Glance
Median Income
$51,863
$39,045 per capita
Home Value
$598,200
Zillow: $1,341,690
Violent Crime
0/100K
648/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
99.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
49.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pluckemin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pluckemin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pluckemin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pluckemin residents earn a median household income of $51,863 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,045. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pluckemin is $598,200 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,341,690. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Pluckemin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 648/100K.
Education
99.3% of adults in Pluckemin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(195% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pluckemin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,863
Per Capita$39,045
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty49.0%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
F
Home Value$598,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,341,690
Housing Units171
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property648/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation223 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+99.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+58.0%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Pluckemin was built in 1996.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
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