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Pennsville, New Jersey

Introduction to Pennsville, New Jersey

Pennsville, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 6 miles S of Wilmington, Delaware and 27 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Pennsville contains a population of approximately 13,194.

Pennsville History

Three clans of the Lenni Lenape tribes initially lived in the region along the Delaware River. Early colonists purchased this area from the Indians in the 17th century. Kinseyville, Quihawkin, Biddle's and Cravens Ferry are some of the early names of the town now called Pennsville. This name was given in the honor of William Penn. Initially, shad fishing and farming were the primary occupations of the inhabitants of this area. To date, Pennsville remains an unincorporated area.

Pennsville and nearby Attractions

  • Pennsville Township Historical Society
  • Delaware Art Museum
  • Queen of the Apostles Church
  • Riverview Beach
  • Hoppemense Creek
  • Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Pennsville

Travelers to Pennsville can visit the nearby historic sites and museums like Fort Mott, the Dutch House, and the Church Landing Farmhouse Museum. The Pennsville Township Historical Society is ideal for those interested in the historical and cultural background of the town. There are also two very popular beaches, the Brandriff Beach and the Riverview Beach, where one can enjoy a variety of sand and water sports. The Hoppemense Creek, the Stonebank Creek, and the Miles Creek are stunning and pristine waterbodies that one must visit while on a trip to Pennsville. The Pennsville Shopping Center and the Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge are among the other favorite tourist haunts.

Pennsville Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is close by.

Pennsville Higher Education

For higher education, residents of Pennsville can enroll at the University Of Delaware, Wilmington College, or the Widener University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Pennsville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pennsville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Pennsville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pennsville, NJ

Comparing Pennsville 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
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women84
Well-Paid Single Men74
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income73
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times510
Public Transportation Use41
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents49
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes39

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime74

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