What are the schools like in Pitman, NJ?

Pitman is served primarily by Pitman Boro School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Pitman?

The median household income in Pitman, NJ is $91,566 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

What is the weather like in Pitman, NJ?

Pitman has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Pitman, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pitman's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pitman is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $234,600 and the median rent is $1,336 per month.

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

Pitman has a violent crime rate of 22.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 285.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pitman, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Pitman is a small town of 8,805 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $91,566 and a 6.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Pitman stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pitman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Pitman 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: 103.5

Pitman's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pitman costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Pitman, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$234,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,336	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,566	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pitman's violent crime rate is 22.0 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

22.0 /100k

Property Crime

285.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pitman is served primarily by Pitman Boro School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pitman, NJ	National Avg
School District	Pitman Boro School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pitman sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pitman, NJ
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.9"

Demographics

Metric	Pitman, NJ	National Avg
Population	8,805	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glassboro, NJ 2 mi Richwood, NJ 3 mi Sewell, NJ 3 mi Wenonah, NJ 4 mi Turnersville, NJ 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Pitman

Pitman, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08071

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pitman, NJ affordable or expensive?

Pitman's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Pitman roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $234,600 and median rent is $1,336/month.

What is the crime rate in Pitman, NJ?

Pitman's violent crime rate is 22.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 285.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pitman?

Public schools in Pitman are operated by Pitman Boro School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 42.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pitman, NJ a good place to live?

Pitman, NJ has a population of 8,805, a median household income of $91,566, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%. 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 Pitman?

Pitman averages 41.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 21.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pitman?

Pitman, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08071.

What is the population of Pitman?

The population of Pitman, New Jersey is 8,805 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pitman?

Key numbers for living in Pitman: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $234,600, median household income $91,566, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pitman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.