What are the schools like in Bridgeton, NJ?

Bridgeton is served primarily by Bridgeton City School District. The district operates 6 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeton?

The median household income in Bridgeton, NJ is $44,440 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeton, NJ?

Bridgeton has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.8 inches.

Bridgeton, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bridgeton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bridgeton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeton is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,800 and the median rent is $1,246 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bridgeton, NJ?

Bridgeton has a violent crime rate of 919.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3506.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeton, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeton is a small city of 26,895 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $44,440 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Bridgeton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bridgeton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bridgeton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 93.7

Bridgeton's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeton costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeton, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,246	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	37.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,440	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Bridgeton's violent crime rate is 919.9 per 100,000 residents — 142% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

919.9 /100k

Property Crime

3506.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bridgeton is served primarily by Bridgeton City School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeton, NJ	National Avg
School District	Bridgeton City School District	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeton sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 11.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeton, NJ
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	86.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	11.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeton, NJ	National Avg
Population	26,895	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	6.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sunset Lake, NJ 2 mi Laurel Heights, NJ 2 mi Lakeside-Beebe Run, NJ 2 mi West Park, NJ 2 mi Gouldtown, NJ 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Bridgeton

Bridgeton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08302

Bridgeton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeton, NJ affordable or expensive?

Bridgeton's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bridgeton roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,800 and median rent is $1,246/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeton, NJ?

Bridgeton's violent crime rate is 919.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3506.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bridgeton?

Public schools in Bridgeton are operated by Bridgeton City School District. The district has 6 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 7.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeton, NJ a good place to live?

Bridgeton, NJ has a population of 26,895, a median household income of $44,440, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bridgeton?

Bridgeton averages 41.1°F in January and 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 11.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeton?

Bridgeton, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08302.

What is the population of Bridgeton?

The population of Bridgeton, New Jersey is 26,895 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bridgeton?

Key numbers for living in Bridgeton: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $130,800, median household income $44,440, crime index 212 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgeton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.