What are the schools like in Hancocks Bridge, NJ?

School district data for Hancocks Bridge is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Hancocks Bridge?

The median household income in Hancocks Bridge, NJ is $72,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Hancocks Bridge, NJ?

Hancocks Bridge 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.

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

Q: Is Hancocks Bridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hancocks Bridge's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hancocks Bridge is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,900 and the median rent is $1,405 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Hancocks Bridge, NJ?

Hancocks Bridge has a violent crime rate of 56.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 168.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hancocks Bridge, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Hancocks Bridge is a small town of 348 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $72,917 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Hancocks Bridge stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hancocks Bridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Hancocks Bridge 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: 103.5

Hancocks Bridge's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hancocks Bridge costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Hancocks Bridge, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,405	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hancocks Bridge's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.1 /100k

Property Crime

168.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hancocks Bridge, NJ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

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

Demographics

Metric	Hancocks Bridge, NJ	National Avg
Population	348	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.3%	22.2%
65 and over	2.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quinton, NJ 4 mi Salem, NJ 4 mi Port Penn, DE 7 mi Alloway, NJ 7 mi Marlboro, NJ 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Hancocks Bridge

Hancocks Bridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08038

Hancocks Bridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hancocks Bridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Hancocks Bridge's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Hancocks Bridge roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $151,900 and median rent is $1,405/month.

What is the crime rate in Hancocks Bridge, NJ?

Hancocks Bridge's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 168.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hancocks Bridge?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Hancocks Bridge, NJ a good place to live?

Hancocks Bridge, NJ has a population of 348, a median household income of $72,917, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Hancocks Bridge?

Hancocks Bridge 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 Hancocks Bridge?

Hancocks Bridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08038.

What is the population of Hancocks Bridge?

The population of Hancocks Bridge, New Jersey is 348 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hancocks Bridge?

Key numbers for living in Hancocks Bridge: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $151,900, median household income $72,917, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hancocks Bridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.