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Pennsauken, New Jersey

Introduction to Pennsauken, New Jersey

Pennsauken, New Jersey, in Camden county, is 2 miles NW of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 5 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is conveniently located inside the Philadelphia metropolitan area. There are an estimated 35,737 people in Pennsauken.

Pennsauken History

Pennsauken was incorporated as a township on February 18, 1892. It was earlier a part of the now-defunct Stockton Township. The Lenni Lenape Native American group once inhabited this region, and the name “Pennsauken” is derived from their tongue. In an Algonquian language, the word usually means "tobacco pouch". The town of Pennsauken is home to the J & J Snack Foods Corporation, and a Pepsi plant.

Pennsauken and nearby Attractions

  • Pennsauken Industrial Park
  • Pennsauken Creek
  • Saint Stephens Church
  • Iron Rock Golf Course
  • Sunset Cemetery
  • Village Dock Lake

Things To Do In Pennsauken

Travelers to the town of Pennsauken can pay a visit to the Pennsauken Industrial Park or even go to the nearby museums like the Independence Seaport Museum, Independence National Historical Park and the Franklin Court. One can also take a trip to the beautiful Village Dock Lake, the Pennsauken Creek, and the Pochack Creek. Enthusiastic shoppers can also browse through the shops in the Pennsauken Shopping Center.

Pennsauken Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is nearby.

Pennsauken Higher Education

Educational facilities are available at Rutgers University-Camden.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 6%Pennsauken Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Pennsauken Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 14%Pennsauken Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Pennsauken Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Pennsauken Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Pennsauken, NJ

Comparing Pennsauken 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
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population63
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men62
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income63
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times59
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Housing Recently Built24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime42

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