What are the schools like in Pennington, NJ?

Pennington is served primarily by Hopewell Valley Regional School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What is the median household income in Pennington?

The median household income in Pennington, NJ is $166,957 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Pennington, NJ?

Pennington has an average high temperature of 39.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

Pennington, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Pennington, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pennington's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pennington is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $563,000 and the median rent is $1,862 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pennington, NJ?

Pennington has a violent crime rate of 68.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 514.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pennington, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pennington is a small town of 2,780 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $166,957 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Pennington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Pennington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pennington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.1

Pennington's overall cost of living index is 102.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pennington costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pennington, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$563,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,862	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$166,957	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pennington's violent crime rate is 68.6 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.6 /100k

Property Crime

514.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Pennington is served primarily by Hopewell Valley Regional School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pennington, NJ	National Avg
School District	Hopewell Valley Regional School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pennington sees average highs of 39.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pennington, NJ
Average High — January	39.7°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	49.9"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Pennington, NJ	National Avg
Population	2,780	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	7.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lawrenceville, NJ 3 mi The College of New Jersey, NJ 4 mi Washington Crossing, NJ 4 mi Hopewell, NJ 5 mi Titusville, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Pennington

Pennington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08534

Pennington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pennington, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pennington's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pennington roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $563,000 and median rent is $1,862/month.

What is the crime rate in Pennington, NJ?

Pennington's violent crime rate is 68.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 514.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pennington?

Public schools in Pennington are operated by Hopewell Valley Regional School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 76.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pennington, NJ a good place to live?

Pennington, NJ has a population of 2,780, a median household income of $166,957, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Pennington?

Pennington averages 39.7°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pennington?

Pennington, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08534.

What is the population of Pennington?

The population of Pennington, New Jersey is 2,780 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pennington?

Key numbers for living in Pennington: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $563,000, median household income $166,957, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pennington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.