Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Graystone Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse
Coffee Shop
David Finney Inn Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Pennsville Historical Society & Museum
Museum
Delaware Memorial Bridge
Attraction
George Read II House
Museum
Ticket Office New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad
Museum
Finns Point Lighthouse
Attraction
Mo'zArt Gallery
Art Gallery
Old Sheriff's House
Museum
New Castle Old Libary Museum
Museum
Dutch House Museum
Museum
New Castle Court House Museum
Museum
Amstel House Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (15) F
AJ's Restaurant & Tavern
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Fornaro's Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Rachel's Market
Deli
Four Seasons Donuts
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Pennsville Custard Stand
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
J-Tee's Liquors, Wines, and Beer
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
3 Countries Pizzaria
Fast Food
New Castle Spirits
Alcohol
New Castle Spirits
Alcohol
Time Out Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Jersey Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Acme
Grocery Store
Super G Market IGA
Grocery Store
Parks (9) F
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Park
Bull Hill Park
Park
New Castle Veterans Triangle
Park
The Green
Park
First State National Historical Park
Park
Battery Park
Park
Battery Park
Park
Collins Park
Park
Killcohook National Wildlife Refuge
Park
James Rogers Park
Park
Van Dyke Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Shops (21) D-
Pennsville Community Hardware
Home Improvement
Margie's Barber & Style Shop
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
Vincente's Salon
Hairdresser
The Cottage Retreat Day Spa
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Anthony's Specialty Shoes
Shoes
RadioShack
Electronics
Lil's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Wawa
Convenience Store
Ecret's Flower Shoppe
Florist
Verizon
Electronics
Wawa
Convenience Store
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cato
Clothing
Shoe Show
Shoes
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Nail Expo
Beauty
Walmart
Department Store
Cobblestone Antiques
Furniture
Fresh Faced Skin Care
Beauty
2nd Act Antiques
Furniture
Oak Knoll Books
Books
Bridgewater Jewelers
Fashion
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Pennsville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Pennsville is 100/100 - which is 17% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B-

Pennsville crime rates are 2,104 per 100k, which is 30% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,840 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
264 crimes per 100k B
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employment B-

The median income in Pennsville is $68,369 - which is 7% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$68,369 C+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Joel M Richterman Dental
Dentist
Popeck Family Dentistry
Dentist
Michael L. Blackhurst, D.D.S., PA
Dentist
Pennsville Fire & Rescue Co. # 1
Fire Station
Westwood Oral Surgery Associates
Dentist
Charles A. Evans, D.M.D. Dental Practice
Dentist
Main Street Dental
Dentist
Deepwater Fire Department
Fire Station
Community Dental of Salem
Dentist
New Castle City Police Department
Police
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Goodwill Fire Company
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Holloway Terrace Fire Company
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Pennsville home prices are $153,300 - which is 52% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$153,300 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The Pennsville graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Salem County Christian Academy
Central Park Elementary School
Pennsville Middle School
Valley Park Elementary School
Penn Beach Elementary School
Reach Academy For Girls
Charter School Of New Castle
St Peter Catholic School
New Castle Elementary School
Leach (John G.) School
The Colwyck Center
Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School
Castle Hills Elementary School
Downie (Carrie) Elementary School
Alternative Middle & High School
Delaware Christian Academy
Serviam Girls Academy
High Schools (2) A
Salem County Christian Academy
Pennsville Memorial High School
Leach (John G.) School
Alternative Middle & High School
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ratings A+

Pennsville has an overall rating of 88% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Pennsville, NJ Area Guide

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Pennsville Area Facts

  • Pennsville has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Pennsville crime rates are 30% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Pennsville is 17% lower than the New Jersey average

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Quietest Corner of the Garden State 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Not too many people who even live in New Jersey can tell you where Pennsville is located, and that is fine by me. Living in Pennsville puts you in the lowermost western corner of the state, and it feels like I live in a different state all the way down here. There is no congestio ...Read More n like in Jersey City, Trenton, or Atlantic City.

I can be in Delaware or Pennsylvania in minutes, and that means I have my choice of countless restaurants that are better than the next. The neighborhood that I live borders the Delaware River, so you can only imagine all the fun we have on the water from May to October each ear.

The best areas in Pennsville are all a bike ride away, and if I want to get to the Jersey Shore, there are four different major highways to choose from. I can get to Cape May, Wildwood, or Atlantic City in less than an hour regardless the day. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pennsville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
      Bull Hill Park
      New Castle Veterans Triangle
      The Green
      First State National Historical Park
      Battery Park
      Battery Park
      Collins Park

      Entertainment

      Pennsville Historical Society & Museum
      Delaware Memorial Bridge
      George Read II House
      Ticket Office New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad
      Finns Point Lighthouse
      Mo'zArt Gallery
      Old Sheriff's House
      New Castle Old Libary Museum

      Food & Drink

      AJ's Restaurant & Tavern
      Domino's
      Fornaro's Wine and Spirits
      Rachel's Market
      Four Seasons Donuts
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Pennsville Custard Stand
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pennsville? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Pennsville.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pennsville? The cost of living in Pennsville is 100/100 - which is 17% lower than New Jersey.
      Pennsville
      100

      same as average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pennsville? Pennsville crime rates are 2,104, which are 30% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      2,104 per 100k people

      9% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      9% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Pennsville? The median income in Pennsville is $68,369 which is 7% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $68,36924% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,45812% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Pennsville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Pennsville home prices? Pennsville home prices are $153,300 - which is 52% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $153,30017% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0349% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Pennsville have good schools? The Pennsville graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Pennsville a good place to live? Pennsville has an overall rating of 88% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      6 total surveys

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