Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Pennsauken
Pennsauken, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,856
Population
36,044
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Camden suburb just minutes from Philly
Suburb
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Commuter
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Public Transportation
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Sitting right on the Delaware River with Philadelphia’s skyline visible just across the water, Pennsauken occupies a sweet spot between big-city access and South Jersey ease. The township borders Camden, putting commuters within minutes of NJ Transit rail connections and the PATCO Speedline into Philly. Green spaces line both the Delaware and Cooper Rivers, giving residents plenty of room to unwind outdoors, while Pennsauken Country Club adds a quieter retreat on the east side of town.
Day-to-day life here leans relaxed and grounded. Neighboring communities like Collingswood and Cherry Hill are a short drive away, offering no shortage of dining, shopping, and weekend options without the hustle of city living. The township’s name likely traces back to the Lenni Lenape people who once called this land home, adding a layer of history to the landscape that stretches back long before the borough lines were drawn in 1892.
The rental market features a solid mix of garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-family rentals that give renters plenty of choices across different layouts and sizes. Whether you want a studio or a spacious three-bedroom, Pennsauken delivers options that make sense for a wide range of lifestyles.
Explore the City
Palmyra Nature Cove Trail Bridge is located in the 250-acre Palmyra Nature Cove Park.
Walking paths are common in Pennsauken.
The historic Blue Monkey Tavern is located in the 1893 Collins House.
Gorgeous Victorian homes are found throughout Pennsauken.
Palmyra Cove Nature Park has a beautiful mural on the building.
Catch the NJ Transit Bus, Train, or the Riverline Light Rail at the Pennsauken Transit Center.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,674
Average: $91,245
Education
6,742
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,272
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pennsauken has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pennsauken, NJ is $1,475 for a studio, $1,849 for one bedroom, $2,116 for two bedrooms, and $2,532 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pennsauken has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,849/month
820 Sq Ft
House
$2,379/month
999 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,999/month
855 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pennsauken, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
211 Students
Public
Grades PK-3
113 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Adventure Aquarium
- Camden Children's Garden
- Independence Seaport Museum
- Erlton North Trails
- Palmyra Cove Nature Park and Environmental Discovery Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.