City profile
Pennsville, NJ
Salem County · Population 12,233
Pennsville is a town in Salem County, NJ with about 12,233 residents and a typical home value near $208,000. It is 7 miles from Wilmington, DE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
202
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$207,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,513
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.23%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.60%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Coastal flooding, Strong wind, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
21 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
12,233
Black population
3.4%
County
Salem County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NJ than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding, very high property taxes
Highlights
- About 12,233 residents
- Typical home value about $208,000
- 7 miles from Wilmington, DE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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