Living in Bridgeton, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgeton · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgeton has 27,001 residents with a median age of 29.2. The median household income is $55,781 (46% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $145,500, the median rent is $1,340/month.
Bridgeton at a glance
- Population
- 27,001
- Median age
- 29.2State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $55,781State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $145,500State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,340/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 36.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Bridgeton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bridgeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgeton the median home value is $145,500, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,340 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,818 a month in housing costs.
Bridgeton median household income
The median household income in Bridgeton is $55,781 and the income per person is $19,539. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Bridgeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,982
- Owner-occupied
- 36.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 63.6%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 3.21
Bridgeton demographics
- Population
- 27,001
- Median age
- 29.2
- Under 18
- 31.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.2%
- Households
- 7,481
- Foreign-born
- 25.7%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgeton ›
Education in Bridgeton
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Bridgeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgeton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Bridgeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 27,001 | $55,781 | $145,500 | $1,340 |
| Sunset Lake | 1,194 | $78,555 | $317,900 | — |
| Laurel Heights | 474 | $82,643 | $224,400 | — |
| West Park | 1,079 | $72,813 | $217,800 | $1,269 |
| Gouldtown | 1,546 | $55,789 | $184,800 | $1,233 |
| Silver Lake | 2,011 | $111,139 | $374,500 | — |
| Hopewell | 4,386 | $100,202 | $251,400 | $972 |
| Carlls Corner | 868 | $78,256 | $205,400 | $1,668 |
| Fairfield | 5,422 | $60,929 | $185,200 | $1,338 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgeton, NJ?
The median household income in Bridgeton is $55,781, 46% 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 Bridgeton?
The median home value in Bridgeton is $145,500, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Bridgeton?
The median gross rent in Bridgeton is $1,340 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Bridgeton, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
What is the median age in Bridgeton?
The median age in Bridgeton is 29.2 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Bridgeton?
The average commute to work in Bridgeton is 29 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeton?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeton is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgeton?
7.4% of adults in Bridgeton 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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