The Town FilesPilesgrove, New Jersey
Township in Salem County · population 4,183 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $383,300
- Household income
- $158,281
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 45.3
Pilesgrove is a township of 4,183 people in Salem County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $383,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks easier by car than 100% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 96% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 96% of New Jersey towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
- #1 in The 23 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey With Mild Winters
- #9 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in New Jersey
- #9 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New Jersey
- #17 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey
- #22 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Mildest Winters
How Pilesgrove ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pilesgrove is worth $383,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $158,281, which is more affordable than 97% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,450 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pilesgrove | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $383,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,450 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $158,281 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pilesgrove
| People | Pilesgrove | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Pilesgrove
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 41.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.6 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pilesgrove since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 28 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 1999.
Severe weather in Salem County since 1996
Salem County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Salem County
Salem County had 21,587 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,562 a year. Unemployment was 5.5% in 2023; in Pilesgrove itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Pilesgrove
1 public school with 113 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Roper Early Childhood Learning Center | PK-PK | 113 | 11.3 |
Towns near Pilesgrove
- Woodstown, NJ3.6 mi · 3,678 people · home $239,200
- Carneys Point, NJ3.7 mi · 8,637 people · home $201,500
- Beckett, NJ4.7 mi · 4,834 people · home $313,400
- Woolwich, NJ4.8 mi · 12,577 people · home $456,000
- Carneys Point, NJ5.1 mi · 7,841 people · home $193,300
- Swedesboro, NJ5.4 mi · 2,711 people · home $255,900
- Penns Grove, NJ5.7 mi · 4,837 people · home $178,200
- South Harrison, NJ6.5 mi · 3,395 people · home $493,800
Pilesgrove questions
Is Pilesgrove, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pilesgrove scores better for retirees than 96% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 96%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Pilesgrove?
The median owner-occupied home in Pilesgrove is valued at $383,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $158,281, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,450 a month.
What is the weather like in Pilesgrove?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.6 inches of precipitation a year and 16.6 inches of snow.
Does Pilesgrove get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pilesgrove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on September 1, 2021. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)