What are the schools like in Brigantine, NJ?

Brigantine is served primarily by Brigantine Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1.

What is the median household income in Brigantine?

The median household income in Brigantine, NJ is $91,307 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Brigantine, NJ?

Brigantine has an average high temperature of 41.6°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Brigantine, NJ affordable or expensive?

Brigantine's cost of living index is 97, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brigantine is 3% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $423,000 and the median rent is $1,481 per month.

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

Brigantine has a violent crime rate of 105.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 753.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brigantine, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Brigantine is a small town of 7,784 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $91,307 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is 3% below the national average.

Strengths: Brigantine stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Brigantine is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brigantine 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: 97.2

Brigantine's overall cost of living index is 97.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brigantine costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brigantine, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$423,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,481	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$91,307	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brigantine's violent crime rate is 105.7 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

105.7 /100k

Property Crime

753.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Brigantine is served primarily by Brigantine Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Brigantine, NJ	National Avg
School District	Brigantine Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brigantine sees average highs of 41.6°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Brigantine, NJ
Average High — January	41.6°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Brigantine, NJ	National Avg
Population	7,784	—
Median Age	57.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.8%	22.2%
65 and over	31.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Atlantic City, NJ 5 mi Absecon Highlands, NJ 5 mi Oceanville, NJ 6 mi Absecon, NJ 6 mi Leeds Point, NJ 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Brigantine

Brigantine, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08203

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brigantine, NJ affordable or expensive?

Brigantine's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brigantine roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $423,000 and median rent is $1,481/month.

What is the crime rate in Brigantine, NJ?

Brigantine's violent crime rate is 105.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 753.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brigantine?

Public schools in Brigantine are operated by Brigantine Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1. 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brigantine, NJ a good place to live?

Brigantine, NJ has a population of 7,784, a median household income of $91,307, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Brigantine?

Brigantine averages 41.6°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brigantine?

Brigantine, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08203.

What is the population of Brigantine?

The population of Brigantine, New Jersey is 7,784 with a median age of 57.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brigantine?

Key numbers for living in Brigantine: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $423,000, median household income $91,307, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brigantine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.