Living in Bradley Beach, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bradley Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Bradley Beach has 4,158 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $97,005 (6% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $932,800, the median rent is $1,790/month.
Bradley Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,158
- Median age
- 48.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $97,005State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $932,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,790/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 48.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bradley Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 105% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bradley Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bradley Beach the median home value is $932,800, 180% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,790 per month, which is 24.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,277 a month in housing costs.
Bradley Beach median household income
The median household income in Bradley Beach is $97,005 and the income per person is $68,511. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Bradley Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,202
- Owner-occupied
- 48.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.5%
- Vacant
- 30.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.86
30.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bradley Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Bradley Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,158
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 6.2%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 2,233
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bradley Beach ›
Education in Bradley Beach
64.8% of adults 25 and older in Bradley Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bradley Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 24.8%
- Drive alone
- 57.8%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Bradley Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Beach | 4,158 | $97,005 | $932,800 | $1,790 |
| Avon-by-the-Sea | 2,030 | $122,635 | $1,509,600 | $2,078 |
| Ocean Grove | 3,092 | $89,286 | $790,100 | $1,488 |
| Neptune City | 4,606 | $88,864 | $420,700 | $1,526 |
| Asbury Park | 15,295 | $75,544 | $581,100 | $1,722 |
| Belmar | 5,869 | $93,573 | $861,800 | $1,744 |
| Shark River Hills | 2,974 | $139,524 | $523,400 | — |
| Loch Arbour | 185 | $118,750 | $1,375,000 | — |
| Interlaken | 939 | $199,167 | $1,058,200 | $2,750 |
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What is the median household income in Bradley Beach, NJ?
The median household income in Bradley Beach is $97,005, 6% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bradley Beach?
The median home value in Bradley Beach is $932,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Bradley Beach?
The median gross rent in Bradley Beach is $1,790 per month, about 24.2% of household income.
Is Bradley Beach, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 105% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bradley Beach?
The median age in Bradley Beach is 48.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Bradley Beach?
The average commute to work in Bradley Beach is 30 minutes; 24.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bradley Beach?
The unemployment rate in Bradley Beach is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bradley Beach?
64.8% of adults in Bradley Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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