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Pitman, NJ


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Pitman, New Jersey

Pitman, New Jersey, in Gloucester county, is 9 miles S of Gloucester, New Jersey (center to center) and 15 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Pitman contains a population of approximately 9,331.

The People and Families of Pitman

In Pitman, about 55% of adults are married.

Pitman has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pitman had a median family income of $59,419.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pitman favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

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

Pitman Housing

Pitman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Pitman tend toward the low side for New Jersey.

Commuting

In Pitman, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPitman Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pitman Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pitman Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Pitman, NJ

Comparing Pitman 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
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men73
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity31
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size74

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income74
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime98

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