Pleasantville

The City of Pleasantville wants you to “Feel The Energy.”

Pleasantville is in southern Atlantic County, just minutes from Southern New Jersey beaches. It is adjacent to Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Township, Absecon, and Northfield. Pleasantville is located just two miles from Atlantic City, and the Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway, and regional shopping centers such as the Hamilton Mall, The Walk Tanger Outlets, and the Golden Mile of Northfield are nearby.

Atlantic City International Airport is just 15 minutes away. Philadelphia Airport is just an hour away, and the New York Metropolitan airports can be reached via the Garden State Parkway.

The Atlantic City rail line stops in Absecon, only a few minutes away. The Atlantic City Line provides train service to Amtrak at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. The line also connects to the PATCO High Speed Line.

Pleasantville also has access to several options for ground mass transit. The Pleasantville Bus Terminal is conveniently located downtown and connects to several major NJ Transit bus routes with connections to Atlantic City, Philadelphia, and New York.

Pleasantville is an attractive location for those looking to be close to working in Atlantic City or nearby. Pleasantville has condominiums, apartments, neighborhood homes, and larger homes. There are also areas with Atlantic City skyline views. Pleasantville has many options for first-time buyers looking for an affordable home.

Pleasantville has several projects and new businesses in the works, including a new Art and Music District, the Marina District, downtown restaurant and more, so Feel the Energy and become a part of the renaissance of Pleasantville!

About Pleasantville

Pleasantville was originally a part of Egg Harbor Township and became a borough in 1888. The town began along Old Shore Road, which was originally a stagecoach route running from Port Republic to present-day Somers Point. The town grew with the addition of trolley service in 1903, with most of the development in the Main Street area.

Pleasantville’s eclectic food scene has something for everyone. You can get local seafood, Mexican, Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Italian, Vietnamese, and more. There is even the traditional New Jersey Diner. And for food shopping and takeout, there are several groceries and bodegas, as well as a large Latin Grocery and Asian Supermarket.

Pleasantville is known for being the place to buy a car at the Jersey Shore. There are more than a dozen new and used car dealerships located along the Black Horse Pike, where many of the dealerships have been in the same location for decades. Prospective buyers will find luxury new cars, affordable used cars, and everything in between.

Pleasantville is one of the most walkable towns in Atlantic County. Shopping, restaurants, medical offices, and public transit are all downtown. Walk Score gives Pleasantville a 78 out of 100 and high marks for Very Walkable, stating: “Most errands can be accomplished on foot; nearby public transportation options, and biking is convenient for most trips.”

The Pleasantville to Somers Point bicycle and walking path runs over eight miles, connecting Pleasantville to the cities of Northfield, Linwood, and Somers Point. The path travels through the city centers, neighborhoods, and parks. It begins in Pleasantville and ends in Somers Point where it connects to the Route 52 Bridge Trail, and then into Ocean City. The north end of the trail begins in in Pleasantville, near the intersection of New Road and Decatur Ave. The path runs over an inactive railroad bridge to cross over the Black Horse Pike. It continues then into Northfield.

More information on the bike trail is available here.

Development

Pleasantville has embarked on a new phase of development. A new public transit station has been built, as well as parks and other recreational facilities. The City has also received significant federal and state funding toward other projects, including road and utility infrastructure; streetscapes and bike paths.

The long-awaited Marina and Lakes Bay development has begun. Immediate plans for the area include 180 rental units, with a pool, clubhouse, and gym.

Future plans are to add restaurants in the area. Another key facet of the plan is the construction of the new Pleasantville Waterfront Park. The park is funded by a $1.2 million Green Acres grant. Additional funds for this project come from the Urban Enterprise Zone program and the city, officials said. Other improvements are being made in the Marina area and the Pleasantville Yacht Club.

Many businesses are moving to Pleasantville to take advantage of the many incentives to locate their business here.

Pleasantville is one of 32 designated New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) zones in New Jersey.

The UEZ Program is operated through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The UEZ program encourages businesses to develop and create jobs through public and private investment. There are qualifications to participate in the UEZ Program.

Applications are entered online using the UEZ Business Certification System, accessible through NJ Premier Business Services. Links to instructions, sample forms, worksheets, and helpful information are available on the UEZ Website.

Benefits of the UEZ to businesses include reduced Retail Sales Tax, tax free purchases on qualifying items of capital equipment, facility expansions, upgrades, and certain personal property.

There is also financial assistance from agencies such as NJEDA; such as subsidized unemployment insurance costs for certain employees and an Energy Sales Tax Exemption for qualified manufacturing firms with at least 250 full-time employees (phone: 866-534-7789).

Also, there are tax credit options for new permanent full-time employees hired, or Corporate Business Tax credit on qualified investments.

Join the top employers who are doing business in Pleasantville; AC Linen, TriCare Medical Transportation, South Jersey Publishing, publisher of The Press of Atlantic City, Sam’s Club, and Atlantic City Coin and Slot.

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Local Small Business Loan Programs from the Atlantic County Improvement Authority (ACIA) 

For Atlantic County Businesses | ACIA Business Loans May be Combined with Small Business Administration Loans for Maximum Impact

Click here for details

New Jersey Economic Development Authority Business Loan and Incentives Programs 

For New Jersey Businesses | Various Loans and Incentives | Click here for details

Primary Contact

• Name: Judy Ward
• Title: Mayor
• Phone Number: 609-484-3603