Apartments for rent in Pennsville, NJ

Pennsville, New Jersey is a town with a population of just over 11,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 42, is older than most cities in New Jersey. Just 25% of residents rent in Pennsville, as home ownership is common in the area. With a relatively low average rent of $983/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in New Jersey. Each month, renters in Pennsville will save around $289 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Pennsville has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (9%). In addition, 8% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Pennsville: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Together, these industries account for 19% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. Pennsville workers bring in an average annual income of just under $73,000, less than the average New Jersey resident. However, Pennsville's average income is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345).

Pennsville has an average commute time of about 25 minutes, shorter than the New Jersey average of about 34 minutes. Many residents (44%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not widely used. Relatively few residents walk to work.