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About Pennington
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, USPennington is a borough in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is located at the cross-roads between the Delaware Valley region to the southwest and the Raritan Valley region to the northeast. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,802, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 217 (+8.4%) from the 2010 census count of 2,585, which in turn had reflected a decline of 111 (−4.1%) from the 2,696 counted in the 2000 census.
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Housing in Pennington
The typical Pennington home is worth about $680,000, up 1.6% in a year, 17% above the New Jersey typical home.
Only 3 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Pennington
Safety Grade A
Pennington reports less crime per resident than 86% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Pennington
Full picture →Most working residents leave Pennington for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Lawrence (9%), Princeton (9%) and New York (7%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Health in Pennington
Health Grade A+
Healthier than 99% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New Jersey
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Natural hazards in Pennington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Pennington
Full climate →Pennington has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Pennington
All Pennington schools →School Grade A-
The public schools Pennington’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.
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