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Pittsgrove, New Jersey

Introduction to Pittsgrove, New Jersey

Pittsgrove, New Jersey, in Salem county, is 8 miles NW of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles S of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. There are 8,893 residents in the town.

Pittsgrove History

The area was originally inhabited by the Lenape Indians. The region now encompassing the Cumberland and Salem counties was purchased from the Natives by John Fenwick in 1676. The Royal Charter created the township of Pittsgrove on December 6, 1769. It was officially incorporated on February 21, 1798. The manmade Parvin Lake was created in 1783, which is when the dam was being constructed across the Muddy Run. This water was used to power a saw mill, and lumber from the mill was used in the area's buildings. A part of this land was sold to Elemuel Parvin in 1796, and both the Parvin State Park and Parvin State Forest bear his name. In the 1930s and 1940s, the forest was home to Civilian Conservation Corps, a POW camp for German prisoners, and a camp for displaced Japanese American children.

Pittsgrove and Nearby Attractions

  • Salem County Historical Society Museum
  • Parvin State Park
  • Brandywine Battlefield
  • Parvin State Forest
  • Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  • New Jersey State Aquarium

Things To Do In Pittsgrove

Pittsburg offers easy access to the Salem County Historical Society Museum, the Museum of American Glass at Wheaton Village, the Church Landing Farmhouse Museum, and Historic Batsto Village. Bellevue State Park, which was the former estate of William H. du Pont Jr., is also close by. The Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, which occupies close to 3,000 acres near the Delaware River estuary on the Salem River, provides opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. There are also facilities for fishing and hunting of waterfowl and deer. Parvin State Park, located in the township, is spread across 1,309 acres and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy swimming, boating, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, picnicking, and camping. Deer Pen Park, Green Branch Park, and Unity Park are other popular parks in Pittsgrove.

Pittsgrove Transportation

Philadelphia International Airport is the closest major airport.

Pittsgrove Higher Education

Camden County College, Cumberland County College, Rowan University, and Widener University are some of the colleges near Pittsgrove.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 14%Pittsgrove Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pittsgrove, NJ

Comparing Pittsgrove 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
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity76
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men62
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better85
People Above Poverty85
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use41
Short Commute Times37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes39
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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