Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Pitman
Pitman, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,648
Population
8,976
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Delight in small-town living on the cusp of Philadelphia
Suburban
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Historic
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Walkable
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Convenient
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Artistic
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Located about 20 miles south of Philadelphia, Pitman is a historic borough in Gloucester County with a distinct small-town vibe and walkable design. While Pitman is a predominantly residential suburb, Uptown Pitman stretches along Broadway with a host of hip coffeehouses, quaint bookstores, local eateries, and eclectic shops in rows of historic buildings. The Broadway Theatre is also in Uptown Pitman, hosting a variety of live performances and film screenings.
Pitman fosters a strong sense of community with regular events such as Fourth Friday, Tour de Pitman, Art Stroll, Potter Festival, Christmas in Pitman, and the Car and Cycle Show. Pitman residents enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation at Alcyon Lake, Washington Lake Park, James G. Atkinson Park, and numerous local parks.
Pitman is convenient to Rowan University in neighboring Glassboro, which offers plenty of cultural amenities and events to the community. Attractions like the Gloucester Premium Outlets and William Heritage Winery are just a short drive from Pitman. The many metropolitan amenities of Philadelphia are about 30 minutes’ driving distance away as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,682
Average: $102,958
Education
2,817
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,583
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pitman has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pitman, NJ is $1,534 for a studio, $1,648 for one bedroom, and $1,989 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pitman has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,648/month
707 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pitman, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
221 Students
Elwood Kindle Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
166 Students
W.C.K. Walls Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
163 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
251 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
330 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Creamy Acres Farm
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Philadelphia International
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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.