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Pleasantville, New Jersey

Introduction to Pleasantville, New Jersey

Pleasantville, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 27 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey and 51 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is in the Atlantic - Cape May area. There are 19,012 residents in Pleasantville.

Pleasantville History

The Lenni Lenape Native Americans were the original inhabitants of this area before Henry Hudson came exploring in 1609. The first permanent modern settlers were Europeans who settled here in the 1690s. The early industry of this area revolved around whaling, ship yards, mills, brickyards and iron furnaces.

Pleasantville and nearby Attractions

  • Atlantic City Gardners Basin
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
  • New Jersey State Aquarium
  • Risley Homestead Museum
  • Towne of Historic Smithville
  • Noyes Museum of Art

Things To Do In Pleasantville

The area has facilities for recreational fishing. One can charter vessels for fishing. Commonly found fish species in the area include sea bass, tuna, blue fish, fluke, drum, striped bass, shark and flounder. Hotels with casinos, as well as marina facilities, are available.

Pleasantville Transportation

Atlantic City International is the nearest major airport.

Pleasantville Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at the Richard Stockton College, the Atlantic Cape Community College, Burlington County College and Camden County College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyPleasantville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPleasantville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyPleasantville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 9%Pleasantville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Pleasantville, NJ

Comparing Pleasantville 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population810
Well-Paid Single Men31
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times610
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built47
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes310

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime11

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