Living in Brigantine, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brigantine · Census data 2020–2024
Brigantine has 7,674 residents with a median age of 60.6. The median household income is $97,250 (6% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $524,800, the median rent is $1,517/month.
Brigantine at a glance
- Population
- 7,674
- Median age
- 60.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $97,250State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $524,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,517/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Brigantine a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Brigantine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brigantine the median home value is $524,800, 58% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,517 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,570 a month in housing costs.
Brigantine median household income
The median household income in Brigantine is $97,250 and the income per person is $68,635. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Brigantine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,518
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 57.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.90
57.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Brigantine has many vacation and second homes.
Brigantine demographics
- Population
- 7,674
- Median age
- 60.6
- Under 18
- 9.1%
- 65 and older
- 36.1%
- Households
- 4,043
- Foreign-born
- 7.7%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brigantine ›
Education in Brigantine
47.3% of adults 25 and older in Brigantine have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brigantine
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.4%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Brigantine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigantine | 7,674 | $97,250 | $524,800 | $1,517 |
| Atlantic City | 38,632 | $41,028 | $207,400 | $1,136 |
| Absecon Highlands | 1,288 | $84,554 | $334,400 | $1,614 |
| Oceanville | 631 | $168,190 | $253,100 | — |
| Absecon | 9,170 | $73,676 | $286,300 | $1,807 |
| Pleasantville | 20,712 | $53,661 | $194,100 | $1,354 |
| Galloway | 37,996 | $91,229 | $298,900 | $1,619 |
| Ventnor City | 9,265 | $68,671 | $363,000 | $1,417 |
| Smithville | 9,545 | $77,579 | $279,200 | $1,507 |
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What is the median household income in Brigantine, NJ?
The median household income in Brigantine is $97,250, 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 Brigantine?
The median home value in Brigantine is $524,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Brigantine?
The median gross rent in Brigantine is $1,517 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Brigantine, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 15% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Brigantine?
The median age in Brigantine is 60.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Brigantine?
The average commute to work in Brigantine is 28 minutes; 22.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brigantine?
The unemployment rate in Brigantine is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brigantine?
47.3% of adults in Brigantine 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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