Penns Grove, NJ

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Population
4,934
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
12 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$178,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,781
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Penns Grove is a small, quiet borough in Salem County, perched right on the Delaware River directly across from Wilmington. With a population of around 5,000, it offers a close-knit, slower-paced setting with some of the most affordable housing in the region. The heart of town sits around the intersection of Main and Broad Streets, where you will find a collection of local diners, corner stores, and family-owned businesses just steps from the waterfront.

Living here makes commuting across state lines simple, thanks to quick connections to Interstate 295 and the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Local students attend the Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District, while neighboring towns like Carneys Point and Pennsville supply everyday grocery runs and shopping centers. For major healthcare networks, universities, and big-city entertainment, residents usually take a short drive across the river into Wilmington or head north toward Philadelphia.

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