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Pennington, NJ is a small town located in Mercer County with a population of 2,558 according to the 2010 census. Despite its size, Pennington has consistently been ranked highly by BestPlaces.net for its livability and quality of life. According to the website's rankings, Pennington is one of the best places to live in New Jersey with an overall ranking of 8 out of 10. It scores particularly high in terms of its education system as well as its median household income. The town also has low crime rates making it one of the safest places to live in the state. Furthermore, Pennington's ample recreational activities mean residents can enjoy a sense of community and connection to nature. With these attributes and more, Pennington is a great place for families or individuals looking for a high quality life in New Jersey.

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Over 10 years ago

It seems like a very nice town, but we since we just moved in, it's too early to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cost of property taxes even with the recent reevaluation is making living in Pennington unrealistic. Most of our neighbors are moving 3 miles away to Yardley PA where  More

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