Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Pennsville, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,329
Population
12,282
Renter Mix
27% Rent
A charming river town with Wilmington at your doorstep
Suburb
•
Commuter
•
Interstate
Pennsville is a small township in southwestern New Jersey, positioned right across the Delaware River from Wilmington and about forty miles down Interstate 295 from Philadelphia. Primarily a residential suburb, Pennsville’s Broadway serves as the commercial backbone of the community, lined with small shopping centers, restaurants, and taverns as it winds from the Delaware River in the northwest to the Salem River on the southeast side. The community is almost entirely surrounded by water, providing numerous access points for boaters and fishermen. Pennsville’s neighborhoods feature a wide range of apartments and single-family homes, with options to suit any lifestyle or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,220
Average: $88,977
Education
2,160
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,864
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Pennsville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Pennsville, NJ is $1,147 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,632 for two bedrooms, and $1,895 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pennsville has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,328/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$2,005/month
796 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,440/month
1,152 Sq Ft
Learn More About Pennsville
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pennsville, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Top Apartments in Pennsville
Houses for Rent in Pennsville
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
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 June 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.