$187,944Average Value$149Average Price per Sq Ft20Homes For Sale
Life is looking up in Penns Grove
The Borough of Penns Grove offers its residents beautiful views of the Delaware River. Incorporated in 1894, the community was once a thriving resort until the New Jersey Turnpike diverted traffic from the area. It was also at one time the caviar capital of the world. Today, this small town, with a population of about 4,800, is peaceful and quiet. “Penns Grove is rural and secluded. Some people may say it is at the ends of the earth, but everyone I meet who lives there plans to stay. It is very family oriented,” says Jason Schatzberg, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty — Cherry Hill. Lisa Maxwell, a lifetime resident of Penns Grove agrees. “Everyone gets along really well. There is a real sense of community here. We have a great mayor and borough council who really care about Penns Grove. We have nowhere to go but up,” she says.
Penns Grove is a charming town situated right along the Delaware River.
Penns Grove's town slogan "Pride in Progress" is showcased on the sign as you enter the town.
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Homes with good bones
Homebuyers have an array of home styles to choose from in Penns Grove. Sidewalks take walkers past tree-lined streets. Most homes in the community sit on larger lots with private driveways. “One of the best things about the houses in Penns Grove is that they all have such good bones,” says Maxwell. Home styles range from roomy Victorians and American Foursquares to Cape Cods, colonials and ranch-style homes. With modern renovations, many of these homes may sell between $120,000 to $250,000s. For those who seek a waterfront home, Penns Grove offers a variety of home styles along the Delaware River, ranging from $225,000 to $500,000. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency’s First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Program provides qualified first-time homebuyers with a 30-year, fixed-rate loan.
Charming Bungalow homes with wide front porches are common in Penns Grove.
Gorgeous Victorian homes with steep pitched roofs can be found throughout Penns Grove.
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A busy pipeline of schools
Children in Penns Grove may begin school at Lafayette-Pershing Elementary, which has a C-plus rating from Niche and serves children in prekindergarten and kindergarten. Field Street Elementary serves first through third grade students and has a C-minus. Paul W. Carlton Elementary teaches grades four and five. It also has a C-minus rating. Children then go to Penns Grove Middle, which has a C-minus rating. Penns Grove High School, the alma mater of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis, has a C-plus rating and offers an engineering academy that gives students hands-on experience through partnerships with Rowan University and Salem Community College.
The Penns Grove students at Lafayette-Pershing Elementary are eager learners.
Carleton Elementary has a student teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Field Street School serves roughly 500 students.
Penns Grove Middle School serves students from grades 6-8.
Penns Grove High School has 576 students in grades 9-12.
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Walkways, waters and gazebos
Those who live inland can still embrace the beauty of the calm waters on the Delaware River Walkway. Grab a seat on a bench and gaze out at Wilmington, Delaware, a mile across the water. Anglers can bring their rods to fish off the side. For more outdoor relaxation, head to Dunn’s Park and stroll along the 6-acre park’s paved tree-lined walkways. Stop by the gazebo in the middle of the open field to rest and watch the kids running around the playground. There is another playground for children to enjoy at Carney’s Point Recreational Park, also home to several ball fields used by local Little League teams.
You can walk right by the water with your dog on the Delaware River walk in Penns Grove.
The pickleball courts at Riverview Beach Park are a perfect place for a game with friends.
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Fine furniture and a farmers' market
Most of the borough’s commercial activity is on Virginia Avenue, where shoppers can visit Rite Aid, Walgreens and Dollar General. Just a few blocks away, 70 West Main is an exclusive, custom-furniture business located in a sprawling estate on, of course, Main Street. The manufacturer is a trend-setter in the furniture industry. Grocery shoppers can pick up fresh groceries and Mexican products at Laurel Market #2. For more produce options, head to Carneys Point Farmers Market in a small, nearby shopping center. Penn’s Grove has several local restaurants, including Di Paolo’s, a local favorite for Italian food since it opened in 1970. Some restaurants are located in small shopping centers, like Coffee Lovers Café, where you can stop by for a latte and delicious baked goods. Taquiera Atexquita serves traditional Mexican food.
Savor the taste of Italian cuisine in an elegant dining room at Di Paolo's in Penns Grove.
Check off your grocery list at Carneys Point Farmers Market right near Penns Grove.
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Parade Day in Penns Grove
The Delaware River Walkway is used for community events throughout the year, like car shows and the Penns Grove Day Parade, where locals come together to celebrate their community through food, games and music.
Getting there and back
NJ Transit runs bus routes along Broad Street and Virginia Avenue in Penn Grove. Wilmington, Delaware is 12 miles via the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Philadelphia is 33 miles north via Interstate 295. Philadelphia International Airport is 20 miles. This is a car-dependent neighborhood.
Penns Grove has several bus stops for NJ Transit.
Penns Grove offers up scenic views of the Delaware River.
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Parks in this Area
Riverview Beach Park
Disc Golf
Lake
Picnic Area
Dunn's Park
Trails
Playground
Township Line Playground
Carney's Point Recreation Complex
Transit
Airport
Philadelphia International
34 min drive
Bus
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West Main St & Delaware Ave#
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Us-130 & Maryland Ave #
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Penns Grove
US
Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Penns Grove, NJ sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Penns Grove, NJ over the last 12 months is $199,459, up 29% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,559
Median Age
35
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,964
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$53,336
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
11.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
53.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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