The Town FilesPitman, New Jersey
Borough in Gloucester County · population 8,780 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $279,300
- Household income
- $98,489
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.7
Pitman is a borough of 8,780 people in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $279,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of New Jersey towns, hipper than 96% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 83% of New Jersey towns.
- #2 in The 23 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in New Jersey With Mild Winters
- #7 in The 50 Best College Small Towns in America
- #9 in The 25 Best College Small Towns in New Jersey
- #12 in The 25 Hippest Small Towns in New Jersey
- #17 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Oldest Homes
- #20 in The 50 Best College Places in America
How Pitman 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 Pitman is worth $279,300, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $98,489, which is more affordable than 89% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,521 a month. 73.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pitman | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,300 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,521 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $98,489 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pitman
| People | Pitman | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.7% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 15.5% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Pitman
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.9 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pitman since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on September 1, 2021 about 2.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 24, 1999.
Severe weather in Gloucester County since 1996
Gloucester County has been included in 28 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 Gloucester County
Gloucester County had 124,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,070 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Pitman itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Pitman
3 public schools with 1,128 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitman Jr./Sr. High School | 7-12 | 487 | 10.6 |
| Pitman Elementary School | 2-6 | 413 | 11.5 |
| Memorial Elementary School | PK-1 | 228 | 10.9 |
Towns near Pitman
- Glassboro, NJ2.5 mi · 23,149 people · home $314,400
- Richwood, NJ2.6 mi · 3,577 people · home $594,100
- Sewell, NJ2.6 mi · 3,346 people · home $347,500
- Mantua, NJ3.1 mi · 15,235 people · home $334,500
- Washington, NJ3.4 mi · 48,677 people · home $337,600
- Harrison, NJ4.0 mi · 13,641 people · home $511,300
- Turnersville, NJ4.3 mi · 3,594 people · home $371,000
- Mullica Hill, NJ4.4 mi · 4,698 people · home $442,800
Pitman questions
Is Pitman, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pitman scores better for retirees than 69% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 24%. 20.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Pitman?
The median owner-occupied home in Pitman is valued at $279,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $98,489, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,521 a month.
What is the weather like in Pitman?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 26.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 21.9 inches of snow.
Does Pitman get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pitman 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)