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Pennsville Area Facts

  • Pennsville has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Pennsville crime rates are 25% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Pennsville is 17% lower than the New Jersey average
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Quietest Corner of the Garden State User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Not too many people who even live in New Jersey can tell you where Pennsville is located, and that is fine by me. Living in Pennsville puts you in the lowermost western corner of the state, and it feels like I live in a different state all the way down here. There is no congestio ...Read More n like in Jersey City, Trenton, or Atlantic City.

I can be in Delaware or Pennsylvania in minutes, and that means I have my choice of countless restaurants that are better than the next. The neighborhood that I live borders the Delaware River, so you can only imagine all the fun we have on the water from May to October each ear.

The best areas in Pennsville are all a bike ride away, and if I want to get to the Jersey Shore, there are four different major highways to choose from. I can get to Cape May, Wildwood, or Atlantic City in less than an hour regardless the day. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pennsville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
      Bull Hill Park
      New Castle Veterans Triangle
      The Green
      First State National Historical Park
      Battery Park
      Battery Park
      Collins Park

      Entertainment

      Pennsville Historical Society & Museum
      Delaware Memorial Bridge
      George Read II House
      Ticket Office New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad
      Finns Point Lighthouse
      Mo'zArt Gallery
      Old Sheriff's House
      New Castle Old Libary Museum

      Food & Drink

      AJ's Restaurant & Tavern
      Domino's
      Fornaro's Wine and Spirits
      Rachel's Market
      Four Seasons Donuts
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Pennsville Custard Stand
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pennsville? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Pennsville.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pennsville? The cost of living in Pennsville is 100/100 - which is 17% lower than New Jersey.
      Pennsville
      100

      same as average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pennsville? Pennsville crime rates are 2,178, which are 25% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,178 per 100k people

      4% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46  

      4% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Pennsville? The median income in Pennsville is $68,369 which is 7% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $68,36924% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,45812% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Pennsville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Pennsville home prices? Pennsville home prices are $153,300 - which is 52% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $153,30017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0349% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Pennsville have good schools? The Pennsville graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Pennsville a good place to live? Pennsville has an overall rating of 88% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      6 total surveys

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