Penns Grove, New Jersey

Population 5,116

Penns Grove is located in Salem County, NJ. The population is 5,116, making Penns Grove the 3rd largest city in Salem County.

There are 2 public schools in Penns Grove with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Penns Grove is very low , and there are 11 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Penns Grove is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Penns Grove property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Penns Grove include Carneys Point, Carneys Point Township and Edgemoor.

Penns Grove Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 32.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 6.8%

Crime Rate

41.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 274
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 295
  • Burglary: 653
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

45.99% Higher than national avg.
  • 11 offenders in Penns Grove
  • 21.50 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

36 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 34

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Penns Grove, NJ and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Penns Grove's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Penns Grove, NJ

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  • In 2012, the city of Penns Grove, NJ issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Penns Grove, NJ issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $930
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,060
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,280
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,810

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Environmental Hazards

36 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Penns Grove, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Penns Grove, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.14 Average
    Penns Grove, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.98°
  • February 35.8°
  • March 45.3°
  • April 53.88°
  • May 64.56°
  • June 73.56°
  • July 78.65°
  • August 75.7°
  • September 69.28°
  • October 57.62°
  • November 46.47°
  • December 37.77°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Penns Grove, NJ

Earthquakes
Penns Grove, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Penns Grove, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Penns Grove, NJ has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Penns Grove, NJ has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Penns Grove, NJ: $34,439

Unemployment

Unemployment in Penns Grove is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 70.16%
White Collar - 29.84%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Frank LoBiondo

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Penns Grove, NJ

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Penns Grove, NJ

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Penns Grove, NJ
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