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Pennington, NJ


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Pennington, New Jersey

Pennington, New Jersey, in Mercer county, is 8 miles N of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 32 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Trenton metropolitan area. Pennington contains a population of approximately 2,696.

The People and Families of Pennington

In Pennington, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Pennington, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pennington had a median family income of $107,089. The typical family in Pennington is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Pennington. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Pennington. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pennington favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $64,550. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Pennington.

Pennington Housing

Pennington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 85% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Pennington, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pennington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPennington College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPennington People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPennington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPennington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPennington Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPennington Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Pennington Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Pennington Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Pennington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pennington, NJ

Comparing Pennington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens57

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size85

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use105
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone35
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime88

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