Living in Old Bridge, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Bridge · Census data 2020–2024
Old Bridge has 68,406 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $104,587 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $461,000, the median rent is $1,538/month.
Old Bridge at a glance
- Population
- 68,406
- Median age
- 42.3State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $104,587State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $461,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,538/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Old Bridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Old Bridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Bridge the median home value is $461,000, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,676 a month in housing costs.
Old Bridge median household income
The median household income in Old Bridge is $104,587 and the income per person is $53,436. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Old Bridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,787
- Owner-occupied
- 70.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.63
Old Bridge demographics
- Population
- 68,406
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 25,757
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Bridge ›
Education in Old Bridge
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Old Bridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Bridge
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 7.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Old Bridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge | 68,406 | $104,587 | $461,000 | $1,538 |
| Brownville | 2,377 | $89,769 | $403,000 | $2,375 |
| Madison Park | 9,124 | $79,509 | $426,500 | $1,528 |
| Matawan | 9,710 | $123,354 | $467,800 | $1,824 |
| Laurence Harbor | 6,191 | $84,291 | $306,700 | $1,903 |
| Sayreville | 45,838 | $99,979 | $444,100 | $1,711 |
| Morganville | 5,902 | $161,500 | $681,800 | $2,692 |
| Spotswood | 8,171 | $105,060 | $369,900 | $1,079 |
| Strathmore | 6,708 | $151,855 | $539,500 | $1,592 |
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What is the median household income in Old Bridge, NJ?
The median household income in Old Bridge is $104,587, about the same as 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 Old Bridge?
The median home value in Old Bridge is $461,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Old Bridge?
The median gross rent in Old Bridge is $1,538 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is Old Bridge, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Old Bridge?
The median age in Old Bridge is 42.3 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Old Bridge?
The average commute to work in Old Bridge is 36 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Bridge?
The unemployment rate in Old Bridge is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Bridge?
37.7% of adults in Old Bridge 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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