A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    A
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    C
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    B-
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
2,599

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$517,300
National
$178,600
Median Rent
$1,393
National
$928
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    22%
  • Own
    78%

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
A
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    0
    0
  • Murder
    0
    0
  • Rape
    39
    41
  • Robbery
    0
    0
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    39
    1
  • Theft
    194
    2,081
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    0
    0

Residents

Diversity
B-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$115,536
National
$53,889
Children
17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    38%
    11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Pennington is a great place to live if you have kids, as well as a family friendly atmosphere. Schools in Pennington are great for preparation for college as well as one of the best school systems in Mercer County.
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Pennington is a great area to raise a family and to grow up in. However it is known for its protective bubble around its kids that may not set them up for the real world. So safe and encouraging though. When I'm done with college Id like to do my test pilot student teaching years at the high school I went to.
I think our police are good. However I doubt they went out to check on the deer I called about which was upsetting as someone had clearly just hit the poor thing.